Caoayan, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 2702 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 17.42 km2 (6.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 19,574 |
| Density (2020) | 1,124 / km2 (2,908 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 33' North, 120° 23' East (17.5477, 120.3833) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Caoayan is a coastal municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 17.42 square kilometers or 6.73 square miles which constitutes 0.67% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 19,574. This represented 2.77% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.37% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,124 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,908 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Caoayan has 17 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anonang Mayor | 4.89% | 958 | 1,061 | -9.71% | -2.13% |
| Anonang Menor | 5.61% | 1,099 | 876 | 25.46% | 4.89% |
| Baggoc | 3.96% | 775 | 749 | 3.47% | 0.72% |
| Callaguip | 4.81% | 942 | 994 | -5.23% | -1.12% |
| Caparacadan | 1.71% | 335 | 376 | -10.90% | -2.40% |
| Don Alejandro Quirolgico | 5.94% | 1,163 | 1,268 | -8.28% | -1.80% |
| Don Dimas Querubin | 5.90% | 1,155 | 1,005 | 14.93% | 2.97% |
| Don Lorenzo Querubin | 4.81% | 941 | 1,036 | -9.17% | -2.00% |
| Fuerte | 13.67% | 2,675 | 2,711 | -1.33% | -0.28% |
| Manangat | 5.00% | 978 | 1,038 | -5.78% | -1.25% |
| Naguilian | 6.32% | 1,238 | 1,432 | -13.55% | -3.02% |
| Nansuagao | 4.41% | 863 | 770 | 12.08% | 2.43% |
| Pandan | 6.28% | 1,229 | 1,291 | -4.80% | -1.03% |
| Pantay Tamurong | 9.78% | 1,914 | 2,020 | -5.25% | -1.13% |
| Pantay-Quitiquit | 2.21% | 432 | 422 | 2.37% | 0.49% |
| Puro | 5.65% | 1,106 | 1,227 | -9.86% | -2.16% |
| Villamar | 9.05% | 1,771 | 1,585 | 11.74% | 2.36% |
| Caoayan Total | 19,574 | 19,861 | -1.45% | -0.31% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Caoayan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱90,836,853.07.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34,014,932.37 | – |
| 2010 | 64,259,878.25 | 88.92% |
| 2011 | 56,890,863.54 | -11.47% |
| 2012 | 54,376,510.34 | -4.42% |
| 2013 | 53,016,366.69 | -2.50% |
| 2014 | 43,951,586.95 | -17.10% |
| 2015 | 69,427,239.88 | 57.96% |
| 2016 | 90,836,853.07 | 30.84% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Caoayan in the 2015 Census was 19,861 broken down into 4,604 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,633 | 3,072 | 5.09 | |
| 15,798 | 3,219 | 4.91 | |
| 17,194 | 3,533 | 4.87 | |
| 18,910 | 3,997 | 4.73 | |
| 18,550 | 4,311 | 4.30 | |
| 19,861 | 4,604 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caoayan is 5 to 9, with 1,833 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 292 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 319 | 1.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,525 | 7.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,833 | 9.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,817 | 9.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,729 | 8.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,698 | 8.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,574 | 7.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,436 | 7.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,325 | 6.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,190 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,236 | 6.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,013 | 5.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 907 | 4.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 674 | 3.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 516 | 2.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 428 | 2.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 292 | 1.47% |
| 80 and over | 349 | 1.76% |
| Total | 19,861 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caoayan grew from 6,201 in 1903 to 19,574 in 2020, an increase of 13,373 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.31%, or a decrease of 287 people, from the previous population of 19,861 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,201 | – | |
| 7,860 | 1.51% | |
| 8,306 | 0.28% | |
| 9,064 | 0.90% | |
| 11,045 | 1.75% | |
| 12,670 | 1.35% | |
| 13,375 | 1.09% | |
| 14,070 | 1.02% | |
| 15,637 | 1.06% | |
| 15,799 | 0.19% | |
| 17,199 | 1.84% | |
| 18,914 | 1.32% | |
| 18,551 | -0.70% | |
| 19,861 | 1.31% | |
| 19,574 | -0.31% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Caoayan for the year 2019 was 13,530, broken down into 6,523 males and 7,007 females.
Location
The municipal center of Caoayan is situated at approximately 17° 33' North, 120° 23' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Caoayan are Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, San Fernando, La Union, and Tabuk, Kalinga. The nearest municipalities are Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, Santa, Ilocos Sur, and Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 333.40 kilometers (207.16 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bantay, Ilocos Sur, 3.79 kilometers (2.35 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, 5.02 kilometers (3.12 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
- San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, 5.25 kilometers (3.26 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, 8.61 kilometers (5.35 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Santa, Ilocos Sur, 8.72 kilometers (5.42 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, 10.38 kilometers (6.45 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N15°E)
Nearest cities
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 2.81 kilometers (1.75 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 40.22 kilometers (24.99 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 59.49 kilometers (36.97 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 75.27 kilometers (46.77 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 103.29 kilometers (64.18 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 115.35 kilometers (71.68 miles) to the East (S86°E)
Distance from Manila: 333.40 kilometers (207.16 miles) to the South (S11°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.