Macabetas, Municipality of Jiabong, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Jiabong |
| Postal code | 6701 |
| Population (2020) | 550 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7906, 124.9513 (11° 47' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 116.5 meters (382.2 feet) |
Macabetas is a barangay in the municipality of Jiabong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 550. This represented 2.86% of the total population of Jiabong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macabetas in the 2015 Census was 390 broken down into 85 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 288 | 53 | 5.43 | |
| 296 | 59 | 5.02 | |
| 331 | 62 | 5.34 | |
| 355 | 73 | 4.86 | |
| 318 | 67 | 4.75 | |
| 390 | 85 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macabetas is 5 to 9, with 51 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 37 | 9.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 51 | 13.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 45 | 11.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 11.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 8.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 5.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 6.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 6.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 7.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 3.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 2.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.28% |
| Total | 390 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macabetas grew from 288 in 1990 to 550 in 2020, an increase of 262 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 7.50%, or an increase of 160 people, from the previous population of 390 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 288 | – | |
| 296 | 0.51% | |
| 331 | 2.43% | |
| 355 | 0.97% | |
| 318 | -3.93% | |
| 390 | 3.96% | |
| 550 | 7.50% |
Location
Macabetas is situated at approximately 11.7906, 124.9513, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 116.5 meters or 382.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macabetas 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.