Minanga, 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) | 1,636 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.2820, 121.9888 (18° 17' North, 121° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.4 meters (27.6 feet) |
Minanga is a barangay in the municipality of Gonzaga, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,636. This represented 3.93% of the total population of Gonzaga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Minanga in the 2015 Census was 1,614 broken down into 336 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,255 | 230 | 5.46 | |
| 1,306 | 262 | 4.98 | |
| 1,394 | 259 | 5.38 | |
| 1,458 | 317 | 4.60 | |
| 1,533 | 345 | 4.44 | |
| 1,614 | 336 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Minanga is 10 to 14, with 177 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 160 | 9.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 150 | 9.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 177 | 10.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 132 | 8.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 110 | 6.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 143 | 8.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 107 | 6.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 117 | 7.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 113 | 7.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 87 | 5.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 91 | 5.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 3.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 1.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.05% |
| Total | 1,614 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Minanga grew from 1,255 in 1990 to 1,636 in 2020, an increase of 381 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.29%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 1,614 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,255 | – | |
| 1,306 | 0.75% | |
| 1,394 | 1.41% | |
| 1,458 | 0.62% | |
| 1,533 | 1.84% | |
| 1,614 | 0.99% | |
| 1,636 | 0.29% |
Location
Minanga is situated at approximately 18.2820, 121.9888, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.4 meters or 27.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Minanga 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.