Salamague, Municipality of Iguig, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Iguig |
| Postal code | 3504 |
| Population (2020) | 1,453 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.7370, 121.7361 (17° 44' North, 121° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.5 meters (100.1 feet) |
Salamague is a barangay in the municipality of Iguig, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,453. This represented 4.83% of the total population of Iguig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salamague in the 2015 Census was 1,473 broken down into 349 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,001 | 194 | 5.16 | |
| 1,020 | 218 | 4.68 | |
| 1,185 | 226 | 5.24 | |
| 1,314 | 278 | 4.73 | |
| 1,262 | 302 | 4.18 | |
| 1,473 | 349 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salamague is 5 to 9, with 164 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 7.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 164 | 11.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 133 | 9.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 116 | 7.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 136 | 9.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 137 | 9.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 121 | 8.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 107 | 7.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 6.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 75 | 5.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 70 | 4.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 3.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 3.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.36% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.15% |
| Total | 1,473 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salamague grew from 1,001 in 1990 to 1,453 in 2020, an increase of 452 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.29%, or a decrease of 20 people, from the previous population of 1,473 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,001 | – | |
| 1,020 | 0.35% | |
| 1,185 | 3.27% | |
| 1,314 | 1.44% | |
| 1,262 | -1.46% | |
| 1,473 | 2.99% | |
| 1,453 | -0.29% |
Location
Salamague is situated at approximately 17.7370, 121.7361, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.5 meters or 100.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salamague 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.