Macalaya, Municipality of Placer, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Placer |
| Postal code | 8405 |
| Population (2020) | 1,216 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.6170, 125.5636 (9° 37' North, 125° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 115.9 meters (380.2 feet) |
Macalaya is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,216. This represented 4.11% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macalaya in the 2015 Census was 1,132 broken down into 268 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 520 | 95 | 5.47 | |
| 538 | 112 | 4.80 | |
| 521 | 123 | 4.24 | |
| 729 | 156 | 4.67 | |
| 873 | 185 | 4.72 | |
| 1,132 | 268 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macalaya is 5 to 9, with 133 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 103 | 9.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 133 | 11.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 119 | 10.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 100 | 8.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 9.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 101 | 8.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 5.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 63 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 4.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 59 | 5.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 3.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 3.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.23% |
| Total | 1,141 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macalaya grew from 520 in 1990 to 1,216 in 2020, an increase of 696 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.35%, or an increase of 75 people, from the previous population of 1,141 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 520 | – | |
| 538 | 0.64% | |
| 521 | -0.69% | |
| 729 | 4.74% | |
| 873 | 6.78% | |
| 1,141 | 5.23% | |
| 1,216 | 1.35% |
Location
Macalaya is situated at approximately 9.6170, 125.5636, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 115.9 meters or 380.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macalaya 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.