Makawa, Municipality of Aloran, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Municipality | Aloran |
| Postal code | 7206 |
| Population (2020) | 904 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.3957, 123.8379 (8° 24' North, 123° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.5 meters (44.3 feet) |
Makawa is a barangay in the municipality of Aloran, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 904. This represented 3.24% of the total population of Aloran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Makawa in the 2015 Census was 904 broken down into 239 households or an average of 3.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 497 | 103 | 4.83 | |
| 555 | 108 | 5.14 | |
| 574 | 127 | 4.52 | |
| 676 | 160 | 4.23 | |
| 786 | 187 | 4.20 | |
| 904 | 239 | 3.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Makawa is 10 to 14, with 97 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 73 | 8.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 10.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 97 | 10.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 6.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 6.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 6.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 7.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 7.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 6.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 5.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 5.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 3.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 3.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 2.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 2.31% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.32% |
| Total | 910 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Makawa grew from 497 in 1990 to 904 in 2020, an increase of 407 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.14%, or a decrease of 6 people, from the previous population of 910 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 497 | – | |
| 555 | 2.09% | |
| 574 | 0.72% | |
| 676 | 2.28% | |
| 786 | 5.64% | |
| 910 | 2.83% | |
| 904 | -0.14% |
Location
Makawa is situated at approximately 8.3957, 123.8379, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.5 meters or 44.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Makawa 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.