Makiwalo, Municipality of Mondragon, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Mondragon |
| Postal code | 6417 |
| Population (2020) | 5,630 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5102, 124.7051 (12° 31' North, 124° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.4 meters (21.0 feet) |
Makiwalo is a barangay in the municipality of Mondragon, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,630. This represented 13.59% of the total population of Mondragon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Makiwalo in the 2015 Census was 5,448 broken down into 1,077 households or an average of 5.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,235 | 583 | 5.55 | |
| 3,426 | 686 | 4.99 | |
| 4,344 | 807 | 5.38 | |
| 4,715 | 882 | 5.35 | |
| 4,967 | 931 | 5.34 | |
| 5,448 | 1,077 | 5.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Makiwalo is 15 to 19, with 704 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 132 | 2.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 464 | 8.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 680 | 12.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 697 | 12.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 704 | 12.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 518 | 9.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 361 | 6.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 363 | 6.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 309 | 5.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 285 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 242 | 4.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 193 | 3.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 166 | 3.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 116 | 2.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 95 | 1.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 62 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 45 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 0.49% |
| Total | 5,459 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Makiwalo grew from 3,235 in 1990 to 5,630 in 2020, an increase of 2,395 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.65%, or an increase of 171 people, from the previous population of 5,459 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,235 | – | |
| 3,476 | 1.36% | |
| 4,357 | 4.96% | |
| 4,715 | 1.09% | |
| 4,976 | 1.98% | |
| 5,459 | 1.78% | |
| 5,630 | 0.65% |
Location
Makiwalo is situated at approximately 12.5102, 124.7051, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.4 meters or 21.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Makiwalo 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.