Macopa, Municipality of Jaro, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Jaro |
| Postal code | 6527 |
| Population (2020) | 1,319 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2046, 124.7761 (11° 12' North, 124° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 85.9 meters (281.8 feet) |
Macopa is a barangay in the municipality of Jaro, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,319. This represented 3.01% of the total population of Jaro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macopa in the 2015 Census was 1,354 broken down into 307 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 940 | 178 | 5.28 | |
| 729 | 144 | 5.06 | |
| 987 | 194 | 5.09 | |
| 1,158 | 240 | 4.83 | |
| 1,115 | 237 | 4.70 | |
| 1,354 | 307 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Macopa are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 163 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 134 | 9.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 163 | 12.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 163 | 12.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 150 | 11.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 8.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 92 | 6.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 92 | 6.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 70 | 5.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 73 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 76 | 5.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 3.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 3.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 2.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.96% |
| Total | 1,354 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macopa grew from 940 in 1990 to 1,319 in 2020, an increase of 379 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.55%, or a decrease of 35 people, from the previous population of 1,354 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 940 | – | |
| 729 | -4.65% | |
| 987 | 6.71% | |
| 1,158 | 2.23% | |
| 1,115 | -1.37% | |
| 1,354 | 3.77% | |
| 1,319 | -0.55% |
Location
Macopa is situated at approximately 11.2046, 124.7761, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 85.9 meters or 281.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macopa 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.