Barancuag, Municipality of Tuao, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Tuao |
| Postal code | 3528 |
| Population (2020) | 1,077 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.7031, 121.4707 (17° 42' North, 121° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.3 meters (135.5 feet) |
Barancuag is a barangay in the municipality of Tuao, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,077. This represented 1.68% of the total population of Tuao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barancuag in the 2015 Census was 1,308 broken down into 282 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,227 | 256 | 4.79 | |
| 1,310 | 268 | 4.89 | |
| 1,373 | 281 | 4.89 | |
| 1,364 | 292 | 4.67 | |
| 1,350 | 283 | 4.77 | |
| 1,308 | 282 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barancuag is 20 to 24, with 152 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 125 | 9.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 132 | 10.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 127 | 9.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 117 | 8.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 152 | 11.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 96 | 7.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 79 | 6.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 95 | 7.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 92 | 7.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 59 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 3.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 2.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.84% |
| Total | 1,308 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barancuag fell from 1,227 in 1990 to 1,077 in 2020, a decrease of 150 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.01%, or a decrease of 231 people, from the previous population of 1,308 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,227 | – | |
| 1,310 | 1.23% | |
| 1,373 | 1.01% | |
| 1,364 | -0.09% | |
| 1,350 | -0.37% | |
| 1,308 | -0.60% | |
| 1,077 | -4.01% |
Location
Barancuag is situated at approximately 17.7031, 121.4707, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.3 meters or 135.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barancuag 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.