Macasing, City of Pagadian, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| City | Pagadian |
| Postal code | 7016 |
| Population (2020) | 1,890 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8631, 123.3644 (7° 52' North, 123° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 345.2 meters (1,132.5 feet) |
Macasing is a barangay in the city of Pagadian, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,890. This represented 0.90% of the total population of Pagadian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macasing in the 2015 Census was 1,772 broken down into 356 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,084 | 219 | 4.95 | |
| 1,035 | 229 | 4.52 | |
| 1,195 | 249 | 4.80 | |
| 1,446 | 287 | 5.04 | |
| 1,625 | 354 | 4.59 | |
| 1,772 | 356 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macasing is 5 to 9, with 229 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 161 | 9.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 229 | 12.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 199 | 11.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 188 | 10.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 139 | 7.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 138 | 7.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 135 | 7.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 114 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 80 | 4.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 75 | 4.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 3.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 2.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 2.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 0.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.68% |
| Total | 1,772 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macasing grew from 1,084 in 1990 to 1,890 in 2020, an increase of 806 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.37%, or an increase of 118 people, from the previous population of 1,772 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,084 | – | |
| 1,035 | -0.86% | |
| 1,195 | 3.13% | |
| 1,446 | 2.66% | |
| 1,625 | 4.34% | |
| 1,772 | 1.66% | |
| 1,890 | 1.37% |
Location
Macasing is situated at approximately 7.8631, 123.3644, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 345.2 meters or 1,132.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macasing 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.