Macugo, Municipality of Gandara, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Gandara |
| Postal code | 6706 |
| Population (2020) | 392 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0530, 124.7982 (12° 3' North, 124° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.0 meters (88.6 feet) |
Macugo is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 392. This represented 1.11% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macugo in the 2015 Census was 381 broken down into 72 households or an average of 5.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | 52 | 4.85 | |
| 369 | 73 | 5.05 | |
| 312 | 60 | 5.20 | |
| 325 | 56 | 5.80 | |
| 286 | 56 | 5.11 | |
| 381 | 72 | 5.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Macugo are in the ranges 10 to 14, and 15 to 19, with 49 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 9.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 11.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 49 | 12.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 12.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 32 | 8.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 8.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 7.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 4.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 7.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 4.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 3.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 1.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.52% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.31% |
| Total | 381 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macugo grew from 252 in 1990 to 392 in 2020, an increase of 140 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.60%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 381 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 252 | – | |
| 369 | 7.41% | |
| 312 | -3.53% | |
| 325 | 0.56% | |
| 286 | -4.55% | |
| 381 | 5.61% | |
| 392 | 0.60% |
Location
Macugo is situated at approximately 12.0530, 124.7982, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.0 meters or 88.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macugo 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.