Macaalang, Municipality of Dagami, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Dagami |
| Postal code | 6515 |
| Population (2020) | 299 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0357, 124.8651 (11° 2' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 201.6 meters (661.4 feet) |
Macaalang is a barangay in the municipality of Dagami, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 299. This represented 0.83% of the total population of Dagami.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macaalang in the 2015 Census was 282 broken down into 68 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | 50 | 4.18 | |
| 277 | 59 | 4.69 | |
| 283 | 57 | 4.96 | |
| 226 | 41 | 5.51 | |
| 253 | 59 | 4.29 | |
| 282 | 68 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macaalang is 5 to 9, with 37 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 5.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 12.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 13.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 27 | 9.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 12.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 26 | 9.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 6.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 4.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 3.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 7.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 6 | 2.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 3.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.71% |
| Total | 282 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macaalang grew from 209 in 1990 to 299 in 2020, an increase of 90 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.24%, or an increase of 17 people, from the previous population of 282 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 209 | – | |
| 277 | 5.42% | |
| 283 | 0.46% | |
| 226 | -3.05% | |
| 253 | 4.19% | |
| 282 | 2.09% | |
| 299 | 1.24% |
Location
Macaalang is situated at approximately 11.0357, 124.8651, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 201.6 meters or 661.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macaalang 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.