Macapagal, Municipality of General Macarthur, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | General Macarthur |
| Postal code | 6805 |
| Population (2020) | 115 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2411, 125.4529 (11° 14' North, 125° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 157.2 meters (515.7 feet) |
Macapagal is a barangay in the municipality of General Macarthur, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 115. This represented 0.80% of the total population of General Macarthur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macapagal in the 2015 Census was 116 broken down into 26 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | 46 | 4.52 | |
| 145 | 23 | 6.30 | |
| 144 | 21 | 6.86 | |
| 81 | 17 | 4.76 | |
| 123 | 24 | 5.13 | |
| 116 | 26 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macapagal is 1 to 4, with 19 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 55 to 59, and 65 to 69, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 2.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 19 | 16.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 17 | 14.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 13 | 11.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 7 | 6.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 14 | 12.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 13.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 8 | 6.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 2 | 1.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 4 | 3.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 4 | 3.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 5 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0.86% |
| 60 to 64 | – | 0.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 116 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macapagal fell from 208 in 1990 to 115 in 2020, a decrease of 93 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.18%, or a decrease of 1 people, from the previous population of 116 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 208 | – | |
| 145 | -6.54% | |
| 144 | -0.15% | |
| 81 | -7.63% | |
| 123 | 16.42% | |
| 116 | -1.11% | |
| 115 | -0.18% |
Location
Macapagal is situated at approximately 11.2411, 125.4529, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 157.2 meters or 515.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macapagal 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.