Macopa, Municipality of Villareal, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Villareal |
| Postal code | 6717 |
| Population (2020) | 745 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5663, 124.9560 (11° 34' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.8 meters (38.7 feet) |
Macopa is a barangay in the municipality of Villareal, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 745. This represented 2.72% of the total population of Villareal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macopa in the 2015 Census was 803 broken down into 162 households or an average of 4.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 470 | 91 | 5.16 | |
| 541 | 101 | 5.36 | |
| 562 | 113 | 4.97 | |
| 651 | 130 | 5.01 | |
| 708 | 131 | 5.40 | |
| 803 | 162 | 4.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macopa is 10 to 14, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 92 | 11.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 100 | 12.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 106 | 13.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 102 | 12.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 58 | 7.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 5.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 4.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 4.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 4.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 4.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 3.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.74% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.37% |
| Total | 803 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macopa grew from 470 in 1990 to 745 in 2020, an increase of 275 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.57%, or a decrease of 58 people, from the previous population of 803 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 470 | – | |
| 541 | 2.67% | |
| 562 | 0.82% | |
| 651 | 2.05% | |
| 708 | 3.10% | |
| 803 | 2.43% | |
| 745 | -1.57% |
Location
Macopa is situated at approximately 11.5663, 124.9560, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.8 meters or 38.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macopa 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.