Caringo, Municipality of Mercedes, Province of Camarines Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| Municipality | Mercedes |
| Postal code | 4601 |
| Population (2020) | 1,264 |
| Coordinates | 14.0405, 123.0955 (14° 2' North, 123° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.7 meters (8.9 feet) |
Caringo is a barangay in the municipality of Mercedes, in the province of Camarines Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,264. This represented 2.28% of the total population of Mercedes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caringo in the 2015 Census was 1,138 broken down into 228 households or an average of 4.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 823 | 149 | 5.52 | |
| 907 | 173 | 5.24 | |
| 1,032 | 201 | 5.13 | |
| 1,052 | 206 | 5.11 | |
| 1,133 | 219 | 5.17 | |
| 1,138 | 228 | 4.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caringo is 10 to 14, with 153 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 108 | 9.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 137 | 12.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 153 | 13.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 137 | 12.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 95 | 8.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 76 | 6.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 5.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 4.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 4.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 2.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 1.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.35% |
| Total | 1,138 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caringo grew from 823 in 1990 to 1,264 in 2020, an increase of 441 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.23%, or an increase of 126 people, from the previous population of 1,138 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 823 | – | |
| 907 | 1.84% | |
| 1,032 | 2.81% | |
| 1,052 | 0.27% | |
| 1,133 | 2.74% | |
| 1,138 | 0.08% | |
| 1,264 | 2.23% |
Location
Caringo is situated at approximately 14.0405, 123.0955. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.7 meters or 8.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caringo does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.