Dacanlao, Municipality of Calaca, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Calaca |
| Postal code | 4212 |
| Population (2020) | 6,308 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9442, 120.7850 (13° 57' North, 120° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.0 meters (78.7 feet) |
Dacanlao is a barangay in the municipality of Calaca, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,308. This represented 7.22% of the total population of Calaca.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dacanlao in the 2015 Census was 6,086 broken down into 1,400 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,402 | 643 | 5.29 | |
| 4,013 | 846 | 4.74 | |
| 4,878 | 990 | 4.93 | |
| 5,116 | 1,104 | 4.63 | |
| 5,243 | 1,171 | 4.48 | |
| 6,086 | 1,400 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dacanlao is 10 to 14, with 608 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 47 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 139 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 511 | 8.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 600 | 9.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 608 | 9.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 540 | 8.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 571 | 9.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 517 | 8.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 521 | 8.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 518 | 8.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 393 | 6.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 362 | 5.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 264 | 4.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 213 | 3.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 135 | 2.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 118 | 1.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 73 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 47 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 47 | 0.76% |
| Total | 6,177 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dacanlao grew from 3,402 in 1990 to 6,308 in 2020, an increase of 2,906 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.44%, or an increase of 131 people, from the previous population of 6,177 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,402 | – | |
| 4,025 | 3.20% | |
| 4,878 | 4.21% | |
| 5,116 | 0.66% | |
| 5,243 | 0.90% | |
| 6,177 | 3.17% | |
| 6,308 | 0.44% |
Location
Dacanlao is situated at approximately 13.9442, 120.7850, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.0 meters or 78.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dacanlao 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.