Garreta, Municipality of Pidigan, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | Pidigan |
| Postal code | 2806 |
| Population (2020) | 599 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5429, 120.5515 (17° 33' North, 120° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 44.1 meters (144.7 feet) |
Garreta is a barangay in the municipality of Pidigan, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 599. This represented 4.80% of the total population of Pidigan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Garreta in the 2015 Census was 649 broken down into 140 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 426 | 77 | 5.53 | |
| 437 | 77 | 5.68 | |
| 497 | 88 | 5.65 | |
| 639 | 115 | 5.56 | |
| 582 | 131 | 4.44 | |
| 649 | 140 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Garreta is 10 to 14, with 69 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 8.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 67 | 10.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 10.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 64 | 9.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 10.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 7.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 8.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 5.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 4.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 4.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.08% |
| Total | 649 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Garreta grew from 426 in 1990 to 599 in 2020, an increase of 173 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.67%, or a decrease of 50 people, from the previous population of 649 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 426 | – | |
| 437 | 0.48% | |
| 497 | 2.80% | |
| 639 | 3.53% | |
| 582 | -3.34% | |
| 649 | 2.10% | |
| 599 | -1.67% |
Location
Garreta is situated at approximately 17.5429, 120.5515, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 44.1 meters or 144.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Garreta 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.