Casitan, Municipality of Gonzaga, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Gonzaga |
| Postal code | 3513 |
| Population (2020) | 980 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.2624, 121.9322 (18° 16' North, 121° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.5 meters (31.2 feet) |
Casitan is a barangay in the municipality of Gonzaga, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 980. This represented 2.35% of the total population of Gonzaga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Casitan in the 2015 Census was 870 broken down into 215 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 714 | 129 | 5.53 | |
| 655 | 146 | 4.49 | |
| 765 | 143 | 5.35 | |
| 816 | 179 | 4.56 | |
| 807 | 183 | 4.41 | |
| 870 | 215 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Casitan is 5 to 9, with 116 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 8.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 116 | 13.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 9.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 86 | 9.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 71 | 8.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 7.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 5.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 7.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 6.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 4.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 4.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.26% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.15% |
| Total | 870 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Casitan grew from 714 in 1990 to 980 in 2020, an increase of 266 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.54%, or an increase of 110 people, from the previous population of 870 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 714 | – | |
| 655 | -1.60% | |
| 765 | 3.38% | |
| 816 | 0.89% | |
| 807 | -0.40% | |
| 870 | 1.44% | |
| 980 | 2.54% |
Location
Casitan is situated at approximately 18.2624, 121.9322, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.5 meters or 31.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Casitan 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.