Macol, Municipality of Malita, Province of Davao Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Occidental |
| Municipality | Malita |
| Postal code | 8012 |
| Population (2020) | 1,381 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.3459, 125.5207 (6° 21' North, 125° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 162.8 meters (534.1 feet) |
Macol is a barangay in the municipality of Malita, in the province of Davao Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,381. This represented 1.17% of the total population of Malita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macol in the 2015 Census was 1,817 broken down into 465 households or an average of 3.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,517 | 287 | 5.29 | |
| 1,185 | 237 | 5.00 | |
| 2,133 | 423 | 5.04 | |
| 2,080 | 388 | 5.36 | |
| 1,793 | 420 | 4.27 | |
| 1,817 | 465 | 3.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macol is 5 to 9, with 238 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 0.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 142 | 7.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 238 | 13.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 216 | 11.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 182 | 10.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 161 | 8.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 140 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 131 | 7.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 129 | 7.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 137 | 7.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 121 | 6.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 85 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 2.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 1.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.39% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.61% |
| Total | 1,817 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macol fell from 1,517 in 1990 to 1,381 in 2020, a decrease of 136 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.61%, or a decrease of 436 people, from the previous population of 1,817 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,517 | – | |
| 1,185 | -4.52% | |
| 2,133 | 13.43% | |
| 2,080 | -0.35% | |
| 1,793 | -5.26% | |
| 1,817 | 0.25% | |
| 1,381 | -5.61% |
Location
Macol is situated at approximately 6.3459, 125.5207, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 162.8 meters or 534.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macol 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.