Maricalum, City of Sipalay, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| City | Sipalay |
| Postal code | 6113 |
| Population (2020) | 4,459 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.7079, 122.4413 (9° 42' North, 122° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.0 meters (78.7 feet) |
Maricalum is a barangay in the city of Sipalay, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,459. This represented 6.15% of the total population of Sipalay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maricalum in the 2015 Census was 4,299 broken down into 919 households or an average of 4.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,780 | 677 | 5.58 | |
| 4,303 | 811 | 5.31 | |
| 4,210 | 786 | 5.36 | |
| 3,972 | 786 | 5.05 | |
| 4,201 | 910 | 4.62 | |
| 4,299 | 919 | 4.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maricalum is 5 to 9, with 518 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 30 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 72 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 384 | 8.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 518 | 12.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 491 | 11.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 510 | 11.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 388 | 9.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 290 | 6.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 279 | 6.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 230 | 5.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 209 | 4.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 194 | 4.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 192 | 4.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 179 | 4.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 149 | 3.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 74 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 59 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 56 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 30 | 0.70% |
| Total | 4,304 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maricalum grew from 3,780 in 1990 to 4,459 in 2020, an increase of 679 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.75%, or an increase of 155 people, from the previous population of 4,304 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,780 | – | |
| 4,303 | 2.46% | |
| 4,210 | -0.47% | |
| 3,996 | -0.72% | |
| 4,211 | 1.93% | |
| 4,304 | 0.42% | |
| 4,459 | 0.75% |
Location
Maricalum is situated at approximately 9.7079, 122.4413, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.0 meters or 78.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maricalum 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.