Mangcal, Municipality of Paranas, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Paranas |
| Postal code | 6703 |
| Population (2020) | 414 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8048, 125.0575 (11° 48' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 86.0 meters (282.1 feet) |
Mangcal is a barangay in the municipality of Paranas, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 414. This represented 1.28% of the total population of Paranas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mangcal in the 2015 Census was 396 broken down into 83 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 352 | 70 | 5.03 | |
| 383 | 80 | 4.79 | |
| 353 | 71 | 4.97 | |
| 364 | 70 | 5.20 | |
| 390 | 74 | 5.27 | |
| 396 | 83 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mangcal is 10 to 14, with 63 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 10.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 56 | 14.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 15.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 27 | 6.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 7.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 4.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 5.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 4.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 3.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 6.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 5.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 3.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.26% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 2.27% |
| Total | 396 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mangcal grew from 352 in 1990 to 414 in 2020, an increase of 62 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.94%, or an increase of 18 people, from the previous population of 396 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 352 | – | |
| 383 | 1.59% | |
| 353 | -1.73% | |
| 364 | 0.42% | |
| 390 | 2.54% | |
| 396 | 0.29% | |
| 414 | 0.94% |
Location
Mangcal is situated at approximately 11.8048, 125.0575, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 86.0 meters or 282.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mangcal 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.