Macalag, Municipality of Datu Unsay, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Datu Unsay |
| Postal code | 9627 |
| Population (2020) | 682 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.8514, 124.3803 (6° 51' North, 124° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 517.8 meters (1,698.8 feet) |
Macalag is a barangay in the municipality of Datu Unsay, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 682. This represented 5.29% of the total population of Datu Unsay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macalag in the 2015 Census was 678 broken down into 129 households or an average of 5.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 518 | 105 | 4.93 | |
| 1,563 | 355 | 4.40 | |
| 1,770 | 363 | 4.88 | |
| 6,834 | 1,494 | 4.57 | |
| 1,180 | 225 | 5.24 | |
| 678 | 129 | 5.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macalag is 1 to 4, with 138 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 60 to 64, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 138 | 20.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 94 | 13.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 90 | 13.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 66 | 9.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 39 | 5.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 3.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 8.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 5.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 7.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 4.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 4.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 65 to 69 | – | 0.00% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 678 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macalag grew from 518 in 1990 to 682 in 2020, an increase of 164 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.12%, or an increase of 4 people, from the previous population of 678 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 518 | – | |
| 1,563 | 22.99% | |
| 1,770 | 2.70% | |
| 6,834 | 20.48% | |
| 1,180 | -47.24% | |
| 678 | -10.01% | |
| 682 | 0.12% |
Location
Macalag is situated at approximately 6.8514, 124.3803, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 517.8 meters or 1,698.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macalag shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.