Tara, Municipality of Sipocot, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Sipocot |
| Postal code | 4408 |
| Population (2020) | 2,695 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.7474, 122.9736 (13° 45' North, 122° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.0 meters (68.9 feet) |
Tara is a barangay in the municipality of Sipocot, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,695. This represented 3.95% of the total population of Sipocot.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tara in the 2015 Census was 2,356 broken down into 430 households or an average of 5.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,317 | 245 | 5.38 | |
| 1,593 | 315 | 5.06 | |
| 1,946 | 375 | 5.19 | |
| 2,013 | 436 | 4.62 | |
| 2,459 | 485 | 5.07 | |
| 2,356 | 430 | 5.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tara is 10 to 14, with 318 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 57 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 231 | 9.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 298 | 12.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 318 | 13.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 254 | 10.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 203 | 8.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 150 | 6.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 156 | 6.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 152 | 6.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 117 | 4.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 99 | 4.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 105 | 4.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 72 | 3.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 55 | 2.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 0.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 0.97% |
| Total | 2,370 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tara grew from 1,317 in 1990 to 2,695 in 2020, an increase of 1,378 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.74%, or an increase of 325 people, from the previous population of 2,370 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,317 | – | |
| 1,593 | 3.63% | |
| 1,946 | 4.39% | |
| 2,013 | 0.47% | |
| 2,459 | 7.56% | |
| 2,370 | -0.70% | |
| 2,695 | 2.74% |
Location
Tara is situated at approximately 13.7474, 122.9736, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.0 meters or 68.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tara 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.