Macaalan, Municipality of Calbiga, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Calbiga |
| Postal code | 6715 |
| Population (2020) | 916 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.6192, 125.0237 (11° 37' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.4 meters (135.8 feet) |
Macaalan is a barangay in the municipality of Calbiga, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 916. This represented 3.93% of the total population of Calbiga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macaalan in the 2015 Census was 752 broken down into 172 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 445 | 86 | 5.17 | |
| 442 | 90 | 4.91 | |
| 426 | 93 | 4.58 | |
| 457 | 100 | 4.57 | |
| 553 | 133 | 4.16 | |
| 752 | 172 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macaalan is 5 to 9, with 89 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 2.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 84 | 11.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 89 | 11.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 10.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 66 | 8.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 9.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 63 | 8.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 6.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 3.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 5.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 3.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.53% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.86% |
| Total | 752 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macaalan grew from 445 in 1990 to 916 in 2020, an increase of 471 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.24%, or an increase of 164 people, from the previous population of 752 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 445 | – | |
| 442 | -0.13% | |
| 426 | -0.79% | |
| 457 | 0.97% | |
| 553 | 7.19% | |
| 752 | 6.03% | |
| 916 | 4.24% |
Location
Macaalan is situated at approximately 11.6192, 125.0237, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.4 meters or 135.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macaalan 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.