Dalican, Municipality of Bontoc, Mountain Province
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Mountain Province |
| Municipality | Bontoc |
| Postal code | 2616 |
| Population (2020) | 949 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.1229, 120.9296 (17° 7' North, 120° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,507.3 meters (4,945.1 feet) |
Dalican is a barangay in the municipality of Bontoc, in Mountain Province. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 949. This represented 3.94% of the total population of Bontoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dalican in the 2015 Census was 870 broken down into 202 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 935 | 242 | 3.86 | |
| 1,035 | 233 | 4.44 | |
| 1,149 | 224 | 5.13 | |
| 759 | 155 | 4.90 | |
| 990 | 212 | 4.67 | |
| 870 | 202 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dalican is 5 to 9, with 119 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 8.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 119 | 13.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 101 | 11.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 92 | 10.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 58 | 6.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 6.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 62 | 7.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 5.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 3.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 4.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 5.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 4.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 2.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.69% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.24% |
| Total | 885 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dalican grew from 935 in 1990 to 949 in 2020, an increase of 14 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.48%, or an increase of 64 people, from the previous population of 885 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 935 | – | |
| 1,035 | 1.92% | |
| 1,149 | 2.27% | |
| 759 | -5.56% | |
| 990 | 10.15% | |
| 885 | -2.11% | |
| 949 | 1.48% |
Location
Dalican is situated at approximately 17.1229, 120.9296, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,507.3 meters or 4,945.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dalican 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.