Macgum, Municipality of New Corella, Province of Davao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Norte |
| Municipality | New Corella |
| Postal code | 8104 |
| Population (2020) | 2,303 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6827, 125.8369 (7° 41' North, 125° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.3 meters (135.5 feet) |
Macgum is a barangay in the municipality of New Corella, in the province of Davao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,303. This represented 3.98% of the total population of New Corella.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macgum in the 2015 Census was 1,991 broken down into 456 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,254 | 228 | 5.50 | |
| 1,374 | 265 | 5.18 | |
| 1,468 | 294 | 4.99 | |
| 1,817 | 412 | 4.41 | |
| 1,755 | 420 | 4.18 | |
| 1,991 | 456 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macgum is 10 to 14, with 222 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 164 | 8.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 205 | 10.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 222 | 11.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 195 | 9.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 208 | 10.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 169 | 8.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 125 | 6.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 131 | 6.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 116 | 5.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 122 | 6.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 88 | 4.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 1.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.95% |
| Total | 1,991 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macgum grew from 1,254 in 1990 to 2,303 in 2020, an increase of 1,049 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.11%, or an increase of 312 people, from the previous population of 1,991 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,254 | – | |
| 1,374 | 1.73% | |
| 1,468 | 1.43% | |
| 1,817 | 2.99% | |
| 1,763 | -1.09% | |
| 1,991 | 2.34% | |
| 2,303 | 3.11% |
Location
Macgum is situated at approximately 7.6827, 125.8369, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.3 meters or 135.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macgum 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.