Marcatubig, City of Calbayog, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Calbayog |
| Postal code | 6710 |
| Population (2020) | 816 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1227, 124.4733 (12° 7' North, 124° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.9 meters (48.9 feet) |
Marcatubig is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 816. This represented 0.44% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Marcatubig in the 2015 Census was 688 broken down into 147 households or an average of 4.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 306 | 61 | 5.02 | |
| 442 | 87 | 5.08 | |
| 546 | 112 | 4.88 | |
| 607 | 120 | 5.06 | |
| 685 | 135 | 5.07 | |
| 688 | 147 | 4.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marcatubig is 10 to 14, with 88 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 3.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 74 | 10.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 85 | 12.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 12.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 9.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 64 | 9.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 6.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 6.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 5.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 4.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 4.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 3.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 1.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.58% |
| Total | 688 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marcatubig grew from 306 in 1990 to 816 in 2020, an increase of 510 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.66%, or an increase of 128 people, from the previous population of 688 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 306 | – | |
| 442 | 7.13% | |
| 546 | 4.63% | |
| 607 | 1.47% | |
| 685 | 4.50% | |
| 688 | 0.08% | |
| 816 | 3.66% |
Location
Marcatubig is situated at approximately 12.1227, 124.4733, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.9 meters or 48.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Marcatubig 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.