Caraga, Province of Davao Oriental
Type | municipality |
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Island group | Mindanao |
Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
Province | Davao Oriental |
Barangay count | 17 |
Postal code | 8203 |
Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
Area (2013) | 642.70 km2 (248.15 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 39,704 |
Density (2020) | 62 / km2 (160 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 7° 20' North, 126° 34' East (7.3314, 126.5645) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 42.6 meters (139.8 feet) |
Caraga is a coastal municipality in the province of Davao Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 642.70 square kilometers or 248.15 square miles which constitutes 11.32% of Davao Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 39,704. This represented 6.89% of the total population of Davao Oriental province, or 0.76% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 62 inhabitants per square kilometer or 160 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Caraga has 17 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
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Alvar | 1.73% | 688 | 776 | -11.34% | -2.50% |
Caningag | 2.89% | 1,148 | 1,145 | 0.26% | 0.06% |
Don Leon Balante | 2.60% | 1,034 | 925 | 11.78% | 2.37% |
Lamiawan | 3.73% | 1,482 | 1,625 | -8.80% | -1.92% |
Manorigao | 4.18% | 1,661 | 1,837 | -9.58% | -2.10% |
Mercedes | 3.00% | 1,190 | 1,243 | -4.26% | -0.91% |
Palma Gil | 4.75% | 1,887 | 1,904 | -0.89% | -0.19% |
Pichon | 12.46% | 4,946 | 6,095 | -18.85% | -4.30% |
Poblacion | 13.81% | 5,484 | 5,647 | -2.89% | -0.61% |
San Antonio | 5.88% | 2,333 | 2,247 | 3.83% | 0.79% |
San Jose | 4.02% | 1,598 | 1,554 | 2.83% | 0.59% |
San Luis | 6.27% | 2,491 | 2,457 | 1.38% | 0.29% |
San Miguel | 2.87% | 1,138 | 1,004 | 13.35% | 2.67% |
San Pedro | 7.25% | 2,880 | 2,791 | 3.19% | 0.66% |
Santa Fe | 5.11% | 2,028 | 1,722 | 17.77% | 3.50% |
Santiago | 6.70% | 2,659 | 2,812 | -5.44% | -1.17% |
Sobrecarey | 12.74% | 5,057 | 4,595 | 10.05% | 2.04% |
Caraga Total | 39,704 | 40,379 | -1.67% | -0.35% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Caraga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱154,630,425.89.
details
Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
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2009 | 86,242,215.28 | – |
2010 | 91,947,557.19 | 6.62% |
2011 | 99,057,967.77 | 7.73% |
2012 | 96,395,084.18 | -2.69% |
2013 | 108,446,467.94 | 12.50% |
2014 | 122,860,526.27 | 13.29% |
2015 | 140,206,503.77 | 14.12% |
2016 | 154,630,425.89 | 10.29% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Caraga in the 2015 Census was 40,297 broken down into 9,239 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
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29,361 | 5,200 | 5.65 | |
31,605 | 6,002 | 5.27 | |
33,472 | 6,171 | 5.42 | |
34,278 | 7,038 | 4.87 | |
36,893 | 7,632 | 4.83 | |
40,297 | 9,239 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caraga is 5 to 9, with 4,907 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 274 individuals.
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Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 773 | 1.91% |
1 to 4 | 3,632 | 8.99% |
5 to 9 | 4,907 | 12.15% |
10 to 14 | 4,609 | 11.41% |
15 to 19 | 4,304 | 10.66% |
20 to 24 | 3,483 | 8.63% |
25 to 29 | 3,035 | 7.52% |
30 to 34 | 2,562 | 6.34% |
35 to 39 | 2,499 | 6.19% |
40 to 44 | 2,262 | 5.60% |
45 to 49 | 2,134 | 5.28% |
50 to 54 | 1,770 | 4.38% |
55 to 59 | 1,433 | 3.55% |
60 to 64 | 1,042 | 2.58% |
65 to 69 | 825 | 2.04% |
70 to 74 | 512 | 1.27% |
75 to 79 | 323 | 0.80% |
80 and over | 274 | 0.68% |
Total | 40,379 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caraga grew from 3,180 in 1903 to 39,704 in 2020, an increase of 36,524 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.35%, or a decrease of 675 people, from the previous population of 40,379 in 2015.
details
Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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3,180 | – | |
6,625 | 4.74% | |
10,877 | 2.51% | |
10,838 | -0.04% | |
12,922 | 1.56% | |
16,618 | 2.49% | |
19,672 | 3.44% | |
22,831 | 3.02% | |
29,368 | 2.55% | |
31,617 | 1.39% | |
33,481 | 1.24% | |
34,278 | 0.32% | |
36,912 | 2.73% | |
40,379 | 1.72% | |
39,704 | -0.35% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Caraga for the year 2019 was 26,114, broken down into 13,886 males and 12,228 females.
Location
The municipal center of Caraga is situated at approximately 7° 20' North, 126° 34' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 42.6 meters or 139.8 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Caraga are Mati, Davao Oriental, Tagum, Davao del Norte, Panabo, Davao del Norte, Samal, Davao del Norte, Bislig, Surigao del Sur, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Manay, Davao Oriental, Baganga, Davao Oriental, Tarragona, Davao Oriental, Maragusan, Davao de Oro, Cateel, Davao Oriental, and New Bataan, Davao de Oro. Its distance from the national capital is 1,008.37 kilometers (626.57 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Manay, Davao Oriental, 13.28 kilometers (8.25 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Baganga, Davao Oriental, 26.84 kilometers (16.68 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- Tarragona, Davao Oriental, 33.68 kilometers (20.93 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
- Maragusan, Davao de Oro, 48.48 kilometers (30.12 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- Cateel, Davao Oriental, 52.17 kilometers (32.42 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- New Bataan, Davao de Oro, 52.85 kilometers (32.84 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
Nearest cities
- Mati, Davao Oriental, 56.92 kilometers (35.37 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
- Tagum, Davao del Norte, 84.32 kilometers (52.40 miles) to the West (N81°W)
- Panabo, Davao del Norte, 97.44 kilometers (60.55 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 98.71 kilometers (61.34 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 101.24 kilometers (62.91 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- Davao City, 109.68 kilometers (68.15 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S74°W)
Distance from Manila: 1,008.37 kilometers (626.57 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.