Batu, Municipality of Enrile, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Enrile |
| Postal code | 3501 |
| Population (2020) | 1,049 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5368, 121.7098 (17° 32' North, 121° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.9 meters (75.1 feet) |
Batu is a barangay in the municipality of Enrile, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,049. This represented 2.86% of the total population of Enrile.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Batu in the 2015 Census was 1,018 broken down into 208 households or an average of 4.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 561 | 88 | 6.38 | |
| 715 | 114 | 6.27 | |
| 758 | 114 | 6.65 | |
| 806 | 157 | 5.13 | |
| 976 | 180 | 5.42 | |
| 1,018 | 208 | 4.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Batu is 20 to 24, with 128 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 119 | 11.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 102 | 10.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 94 | 9.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 125 | 12.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 128 | 12.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 95 | 9.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 6.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 5.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 4.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 5.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 3.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 2.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 1.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.29% |
| Total | 1,018 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Batu grew from 561 in 1990 to 1,049 in 2020, an increase of 488 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.63%, or an increase of 31 people, from the previous population of 1,018 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 561 | – | |
| 715 | 4.65% | |
| 758 | 1.26% | |
| 806 | 0.85% | |
| 976 | 7.21% | |
| 1,018 | 0.81% | |
| 1,049 | 0.63% |
Location
Batu is situated at approximately 17.5368, 121.7098, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.9 meters or 75.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Batu 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.