Caragsacan, Municipality of Dingalan, Province of Aurora
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Aurora |
| Municipality | Dingalan |
| Postal code | 3207 |
| Population (2020) | 3,502 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.3988, 121.3830 (15° 24' North, 121° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 90.3 meters (296.3 feet) |
Caragsacan is a barangay in the municipality of Dingalan, in the province of Aurora. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,502. This represented 12.56% of the total population of Dingalan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caragsacan in the 2015 Census was 2,974 broken down into 722 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 630 | 128 | 4.92 | |
| 888 | 179 | 4.96 | |
| 1,167 | 239 | 4.88 | |
| 2,511 | 608 | 4.13 | |
| 2,729 | 650 | 4.20 | |
| 2,974 | 722 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caragsacan is 5 to 9, with 344 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 72 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 268 | 8.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 344 | 11.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 319 | 10.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 334 | 11.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 242 | 8.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 199 | 6.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 231 | 7.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 196 | 6.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 171 | 5.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 160 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 134 | 4.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 110 | 3.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 85 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 49 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.60% |
| Total | 2,992 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caragsacan grew from 673 in 1990 to 3,502 in 2020, an increase of 2,829 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.37%, or an increase of 510 people, from the previous population of 2,992 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 673 | – | |
| 899 | 5.57% | |
| 1,181 | 6.02% | |
| 2,523 | 11.04% | |
| 2,729 | 2.90% | |
| 2,992 | 1.77% | |
| 3,502 | 3.37% |
Location
Caragsacan is situated at approximately 15.3988, 121.3830, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 90.3 meters or 296.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caragsacan 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.