Macagahay, Municipality of Moises Padilla, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Moises Padilla |
| Postal code | 6132 |
| Population (2020) | 2,938 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.2802, 123.1601 (10° 17' North, 123° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 263.9 meters (865.8 feet) |
Macagahay is a barangay in the municipality of Moises Padilla, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,938. This represented 6.76% of the total population of Moises Padilla.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macagahay in the 2015 Census was 2,767 broken down into 542 households or an average of 5.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,526 | 286 | 5.34 | |
| 1,589 | 288 | 5.52 | |
| 1,911 | 335 | 5.70 | |
| 2,494 | 426 | 5.85 | |
| 2,302 | 436 | 5.28 | |
| 2,767 | 542 | 5.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macagahay is 10 to 14, with 362 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 79 | 2.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 303 | 10.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 357 | 12.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 362 | 13.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 348 | 12.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 269 | 9.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 207 | 7.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 160 | 5.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 119 | 4.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 124 | 4.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 117 | 4.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 93 | 3.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 75 | 2.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 68 | 2.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 1.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 0.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.40% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.43% |
| Total | 2,767 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macagahay grew from 1,526 in 1990 to 2,938 in 2020, an increase of 1,412 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.27%, or an increase of 171 people, from the previous population of 2,767 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,526 | – | |
| 1,589 | 0.76% | |
| 1,911 | 4.04% | |
| 2,494 | 3.74% | |
| 2,302 | -2.87% | |
| 2,767 | 3.56% | |
| 2,938 | 1.27% |
Location
Macagahay is situated at approximately 10.2802, 123.1601, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 263.9 meters or 865.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macagahay shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Trinidad, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental
- Sikatuna, Isabela, Negros Occidental
- Imelda, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental
- Plagatasanon, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental
- Montilla, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental
- Puso, La Castellana, Negros Occidental
- Budlasan (West Budlasan), Canlaon, Negros Oriental
- Sandayao, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental
- Sebucawan, Isabela, Negros Occidental
- Quintin Remo, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.