Centro, Municipality of Amulung, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Amulung |
| Postal code | 3505 |
| Population (2020) | 2,838 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.8358, 121.7233 (17° 50' North, 121° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.9 meters (81.7 feet) |
Centro is a barangay in the municipality of Amulung, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,838. This represented 5.64% of the total population of Amulung.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Centro in the 2015 Census was 2,495 broken down into 537 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,932 | 331 | 5.84 | |
| 2,103 | 395 | 5.32 | |
| 2,167 | 371 | 5.84 | |
| 2,435 | 463 | 5.26 | |
| 2,192 | 467 | 4.69 | |
| 2,495 | 537 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Centro is 20 to 24, with 253 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 33 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 1.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 226 | 9.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 210 | 8.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 238 | 9.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 249 | 9.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 253 | 10.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 212 | 8.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 156 | 6.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 166 | 6.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 147 | 5.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 122 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 138 | 5.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 109 | 4.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 66 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 45 | 1.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 46 | 1.84% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 1.32% |
| Total | 2,495 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Centro grew from 1,932 in 1990 to 2,838 in 2020, an increase of 906 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.75%, or an increase of 343 people, from the previous population of 2,495 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,932 | – | |
| 2,106 | 1.63% | |
| 2,167 | 0.61% | |
| 2,440 | 1.65% | |
| 2,192 | -3.83% | |
| 2,495 | 2.50% | |
| 2,838 | 2.75% |
Location
Centro is situated at approximately 17.8358, 121.7233, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.9 meters or 81.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Centro 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.