Taping, Municipality of Dolores, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | Dolores |
| Postal code | 2801 |
| Population (2020) | 417 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.6600, 120.7313 (17° 40' North, 120° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 123.7 meters (405.8 feet) |
Taping is a barangay in the municipality of Dolores, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 417. This represented 3.62% of the total population of Dolores.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Taping in the 2015 Census was 393 broken down into 97 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 333 | 69 | 4.83 | |
| 437 | 73 | 5.99 | |
| 374 | 83 | 4.51 | |
| 388 | 86 | 4.51 | |
| 425 | 92 | 4.62 | |
| 393 | 97 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Taping is 1 to 4, with 45 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 11.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 42 | 10.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 31 | 7.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 9.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 38 | 9.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 7.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 8.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 4.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 5.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 4.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 5.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 5.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 2.04% |
| Total | 393 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Taping grew from 333 in 1990 to 417 in 2020, an increase of 84 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.26%, or an increase of 24 people, from the previous population of 393 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 333 | – | |
| 437 | 5.22% | |
| 374 | -3.28% | |
| 388 | 0.51% | |
| 425 | 3.37% | |
| 393 | -1.48% | |
| 417 | 1.26% |
Location
Taping is situated at approximately 17.6600, 120.7313, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 123.7 meters or 405.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Taping 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.