Macarthur, Municipality of Arteche, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Arteche |
| Postal code | 6822 |
| Population (2020) | 467 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2303, 125.2694 (12° 14' North, 125° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.2 meters (30.2 feet) |
Macarthur is a barangay in the municipality of Arteche, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 467. This represented 2.85% of the total population of Arteche.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macarthur in the 2015 Census was 419 broken down into 86 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | 69 | 5.14 | |
| 330 | 53 | 6.23 | |
| 359 | 56 | 6.41 | |
| 347 | 70 | 4.96 | |
| 361 | 71 | 5.08 | |
| 419 | 86 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macarthur is 5 to 9, with 62 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 55 | 13.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 62 | 14.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 47 | 11.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 10.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 8.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 8.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 8.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 3.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 4.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 3.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 3.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 1.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.19% |
| Total | 419 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macarthur grew from 355 in 1990 to 467 in 2020, an increase of 112 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.31%, or an increase of 48 people, from the previous population of 419 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 355 | – | |
| 330 | -1.36% | |
| 359 | 1.82% | |
| 347 | -0.47% | |
| 361 | 1.45% | |
| 419 | 2.88% | |
| 467 | 2.31% |
Location
Macarthur is situated at approximately 12.2303, 125.2694, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.2 meters or 30.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macarthur 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.