Piat, Province of Cagayan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 3527 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 181.81 km2 (70.20 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 24,805 |
| Density (2020) | 136 / km2 (353 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 48' North, 121° 29' East (17.7918, 121.4770) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 61.8 meters (202.6 feet) |
Piat is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Cagayan.
The municipality has a land area of 181.81 square kilometers or 70.20 square miles which constitutes 1.93% of Cagayan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 24,805. This represented 1.96% of the total population of Cagayan province, or 0.67% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 136 inhabitants per square kilometer or 353 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Piat has 18 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apayao | 3.91% | 969 | 870 | 11.38% | 2.29% |
| Aquib | 4.44% | 1,102 | 1,078 | 2.23% | 0.46% |
| Baung | 5.75% | 1,426 | 1,372 | 3.94% | 0.82% |
| Calaoagan | 3.56% | 884 | 926 | -4.54% | -0.97% |
| Catarauan | 4.06% | 1,008 | 867 | 16.26% | 3.22% |
| Dugayung | 3.53% | 875 | 858 | 1.98% | 0.41% |
| Gumarueng | 8.24% | 2,044 | 2,074 | -1.45% | -0.31% |
| Macapil | 3.15% | 782 | 613 | 27.57% | 5.26% |
| Maguilling | 13.88% | 3,443 | 3,130 | 10.00% | 2.03% |
| Minanga | 3.91% | 971 | 938 | 3.52% | 0.73% |
| Poblacion I | 4.76% | 1,181 | 1,294 | -8.73% | -1.90% |
| Poblacion II | 6.01% | 1,492 | 1,509 | -1.13% | -0.24% |
| Santa Barbara | 7.19% | 1,784 | 1,656 | 7.73% | 1.58% |
| Santo Domingo | 14.12% | 3,502 | 3,349 | 4.57% | 0.94% |
| Sicatna | 2.15% | 534 | 547 | -2.38% | -0.51% |
| Villa Rey | 4.61% | 1,143 | 1,028 | 11.19% | 2.26% |
| Villa Reyno | 3.52% | 872 | 752 | 15.96% | 3.17% |
| Warat | 3.20% | 793 | 736 | 7.74% | 1.58% |
| Piat Total | 24,805 | 23,597 | 5.12% | 1.06% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Piat for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱81,651,794.45.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 45,238,639.62 | – |
| 2010 | 49,149,215.52 | 8.64% |
| 2011 | 56,938,951.94 | 15.85% |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | 59,703,686.69 | – |
| 2014 | 64,719,815.20 | 8.40% |
| 2015 | 73,883,177.17 | 14.16% |
| 2016 | 81,651,794.45 | 10.51% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Piat in the 2015 Census was 23,572 broken down into 5,525 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,764 | 3,604 | 4.93 | |
| 17,449 | 3,883 | 4.49 | |
| 20,502 | 3,975 | 5.16 | |
| 22,200 | 4,905 | 4.53 | |
| 22,961 | 5,273 | 4.35 | |
| 23,572 | 5,525 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Piat is 5 to 9, with 2,400 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 280 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 443 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,953 | 8.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,400 | 10.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,164 | 9.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,215 | 9.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,996 | 8.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,816 | 7.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,626 | 6.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,542 | 6.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,405 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,374 | 5.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,223 | 5.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,036 | 4.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 839 | 3.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 572 | 2.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 422 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 291 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 280 | 1.19% |
| Total | 23,597 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Piat grew from 3,632 in 1903 to 24,805 in 2020, an increase of 21,173 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.06%, or an increase of 1,208 people, from the previous population of 23,597 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,632 | – | |
| 4,646 | 1.57% | |
| 6,507 | 1.70% | |
| 7,099 | 0.90% | |
| 11,099 | 4.01% | |
| 11,528 | 0.37% | |
| 11,949 | 0.72% | |
| 14,046 | 3.29% | |
| 17,771 | 2.38% | |
| 17,472 | -0.32% | |
| 20,524 | 3.51% | |
| 22,211 | 1.10% | |
| 22,961 | 1.22% | |
| 23,597 | 0.52% | |
| 24,805 | 1.06% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Piat for the year 2019 was 15,972, broken down into 7,947 males and 8,025 females.
Location
The municipal center of Piat is situated at approximately 17° 48' North, 121° 29' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 61.8 meters or 202.6 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Piat are Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Ilagan, Isabela, Cauayan, Isabela, Batac, Ilocos Norte, and Laoag, Ilocos Norte. The nearest municipalities are Tuao, Cagayan, Santo Niño, Cagayan, Rizal, Cagayan, Conner, Apayao, Alcala, Cagayan, and Pinukpuk, Kalinga. Its distance from the national capital is 358.21 kilometers (222.58 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tuao, Cagayan, 6.74 kilometers (4.19 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Santo Niño, Cagayan, 14.11 kilometers (8.77 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
- Rizal, Cagayan, 15.13 kilometers (9.40 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N67°W)
- Conner, Apayao, 16.33 kilometers (10.14 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- Alcala, Cagayan, 22.64 kilometers (14.07 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N57°E)
- Pinukpuk, Kalinga, 26.91 kilometers (16.72 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
Nearest cities
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 33.61 kilometers (20.88 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 35.34 kilometers (21.96 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 83.97 kilometers (52.18 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 99.77 kilometers (61.99 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 101.08 kilometers (62.81 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 103.78 kilometers (64.48 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°W)
Distance from Manila: 358.21 kilometers (222.58 miles) to the South (S9°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.