MacArthur, Municipality of Biri, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Biri |
| Postal code | 6410 |
| Population (2020) | 547 |
| Coordinates | 12.6704, 124.4007 (12° 40' North, 124° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) |
MacArthur is a barangay in the municipality of Biri, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 547. This represented 4.85% of the total population of Biri.
Demographics
Households
The household population of MacArthur in the 2015 Census was 525 broken down into 81 households or an average of 6.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245 | 42 | 5.83 | |
| 374 | 49 | 7.63 | |
| 340 | 64 | 5.31 | |
| 414 | 77 | 5.38 | |
| 480 | 88 | 5.45 | |
| 525 | 81 | 6.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in MacArthur is 10 to 14, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 9.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 15.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 15.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 13.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 9.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 4.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 5.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 5.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 4.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 4.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 1.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 2.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 1.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.57% |
| Total | 525 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of MacArthur grew from 245 in 1990 to 547 in 2020, an increase of 302 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.87%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 525 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 245 | – | |
| 374 | 8.25% | |
| 340 | -2.02% | |
| 414 | 2.75% | |
| 480 | 5.53% | |
| 525 | 1.72% | |
| 547 | 0.87% |
Location
MacArthur is situated at approximately 12.6704, 124.4007, in the island of Talisay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.5 meters or 8.2 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.