Macalunod, Municipality of Zumarraga, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Zumarraga |
| Postal code | 6725 |
| Population (2020) | 641 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bagatao |
| Coordinates | 11.6272, 124.8725 (11° 38' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.9 meters (32.5 feet) |
Macalunod is a barangay in the municipality of Zumarraga, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 641. This represented 3.94% of the total population of Zumarraga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macalunod in the 2015 Census was 677 broken down into 139 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 716 | 147 | 4.87 | |
| 731 | 151 | 4.84 | |
| 1,054 | 184 | 5.73 | |
| 975 | 164 | 5.95 | |
| 899 | 155 | 5.80 | |
| 677 | 139 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macalunod is 10 to 14, with 135 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 7.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 13.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 135 | 19.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 85 | 12.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 38 | 5.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 2.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 2.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 3.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 5.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 8.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 1.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.48% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.89% |
| Total | 677 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macalunod fell from 716 in 1990 to 641 in 2020, a decrease of 75 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.14%, or a decrease of 36 people, from the previous population of 677 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 716 | – | |
| 731 | 0.39% | |
| 1,054 | 8.16% | |
| 975 | -1.07% | |
| 899 | -2.91% | |
| 677 | -5.26% | |
| 641 | -1.14% |
Location
Macalunod is situated at approximately 11.6272, 124.8725, in the island of Buad. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.9 meters or 32.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macalunod 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.