Calamagan, Municipality of Buguias, Province of Benguet
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Benguet |
| Municipality | Buguias |
| Postal code | 2607 |
| Population (2020) | 931 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8219, 120.8605 (16° 49' North, 120° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,855.8 meters (6,088.5 feet) |
Calamagan is a barangay in the municipality of Buguias, in the province of Benguet. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 931. This represented 2.07% of the total population of Buguias.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Calamagan in the 2015 Census was 816 broken down into 221 households or an average of 3.69 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 657 | 145 | 4.53 | |
| 675 | 151 | 4.47 | |
| 610 | 134 | 4.55 | |
| 653 | 160 | 4.08 | |
| 739 | 189 | 3.91 | |
| 816 | 221 | 3.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Calamagan is 20 to 24, with 111 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 10.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 109 | 13.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 87 | 10.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 8.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 111 | 13.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 10.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 69 | 8.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 4.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 4.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 4.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 3.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 1.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.49% |
| Total | 816 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Calamagan grew from 657 in 1990 to 931 in 2020, an increase of 274 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.81%, or an increase of 115 people, from the previous population of 816 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 657 | – | |
| 675 | 0.51% | |
| 610 | -2.15% | |
| 653 | 0.94% | |
| 739 | 4.61% | |
| 816 | 1.90% | |
| 931 | 2.81% |
Location
Calamagan is situated at approximately 16.8219, 120.8605, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,855.8 meters or 6,088.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Calamagan 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.