Macasandag, Municipality of Parang, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Parang |
| Postal code | 9604 |
| Population (2020) | 2,149 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.3977, 124.2555 (7° 24' North, 124° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 72.7 meters (238.5 feet) |
Macasandag is a barangay in the municipality of Parang, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,149. This represented 2.09% of the total population of Parang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macasandag in the 2015 Census was 1,837 broken down into 306 households or an average of 6.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,180 | 258 | 4.57 | |
| 1,314 | 233 | 5.64 | |
| 1,535 | 293 | 5.24 | |
| 2,868 | 523 | 5.48 | |
| 1,744 | 290 | 6.01 | |
| 1,837 | 306 | 6.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macasandag is 10 to 14, with 277 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 178 | 9.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 232 | 12.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 277 | 15.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 262 | 14.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 158 | 8.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 142 | 7.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 133 | 7.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 112 | 6.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 110 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 4.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 2.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 1.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 0.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 0.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 1,837 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macasandag grew from 1,180 in 1990 to 2,149 in 2020, an increase of 969 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.36%, or an increase of 312 people, from the previous population of 1,837 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,180 | – | |
| 1,314 | 2.04% | |
| 1,535 | 3.39% | |
| 2,868 | 9.00% | |
| 1,744 | -16.56% | |
| 1,837 | 0.99% | |
| 2,149 | 3.36% |
Location
Macasandag is situated at approximately 7.3977, 124.2555, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 72.7 meters or 238.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macasandag 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.