Karao, Municipality of Bokod, Province of Benguet
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Benguet |
| Municipality | Bokod |
| Postal code | 2605 |
| Population (2020) | 1,111 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.5107, 120.8562 (16° 31' North, 120° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,424.7 meters (4,674.2 feet) |
Karao is a barangay in the municipality of Bokod, in the province of Benguet. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,111. This represented 7.70% of the total population of Bokod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Karao in the 2015 Census was 989 broken down into 205 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 853 | 136 | 6.27 | |
| 837 | 153 | 5.47 | |
| 917 | 155 | 5.92 | |
| 1,013 | 195 | 5.19 | |
| 958 | 196 | 4.89 | |
| 989 | 205 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Karao is 20 to 24, with 119 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 73 | 7.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 7.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 93 | 9.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 9.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 119 | 12.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 98 | 9.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 6.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 5.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 4.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 4.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 58 | 5.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 6.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.52% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.72% |
| Total | 989 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Karao grew from 853 in 1990 to 1,111 in 2020, an increase of 258 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.48%, or an increase of 122 people, from the previous population of 989 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 853 | – | |
| 837 | -0.35% | |
| 917 | 1.98% | |
| 1,013 | 1.38% | |
| 958 | -2.01% | |
| 989 | 0.61% | |
| 1,111 | 2.48% |
Location
Karao is situated at approximately 16.5107, 120.8562, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,424.7 meters or 4,674.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Karao 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.