Macalang, Municipality of Buenavista, Province of Agusan del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Norte |
| Municipality | Buenavista |
| Postal code | 8601 |
| Population (2020) | 2,068 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.9498, 125.3807 (8° 57' North, 125° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.6 meters (74.1 feet) |
Macalang is a barangay in the municipality of Buenavista, in the province of Agusan del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,068. This represented 3.00% of the total population of Buenavista.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macalang in the 2015 Census was 2,037 broken down into 447 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,383 | 255 | 5.42 | |
| 1,453 | 276 | 5.26 | |
| 1,578 | 312 | 5.06 | |
| 1,571 | 292 | 5.38 | |
| 1,728 | 378 | 4.57 | |
| 2,037 | 447 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macalang is 5 to 9, with 223 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 198 | 9.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 223 | 10.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 219 | 10.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 211 | 10.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 189 | 9.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 146 | 7.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 132 | 6.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 133 | 6.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 109 | 5.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 101 | 4.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 91 | 4.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 84 | 4.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 58 | 2.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 1.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.54% |
| Total | 2,037 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macalang grew from 1,383 in 1990 to 2,068 in 2020, an increase of 685 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.32%, or an increase of 31 people, from the previous population of 2,037 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,383 | – | |
| 1,453 | 0.93% | |
| 1,578 | 1.79% | |
| 1,571 | -0.06% | |
| 1,728 | 3.53% | |
| 2,037 | 3.18% | |
| 2,068 | 0.32% |
Location
Macalang is situated at approximately 8.9498, 125.3807, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.6 meters or 74.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macalang 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.