Camatagan, Municipality of Sabangan, Mountain Province
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Mountain Province |
| Municipality | Sabangan |
| Postal code | 2622 |
| Population (2020) | 856 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9645, 120.9104 (16° 58' North, 120° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,494.9 meters (4,904.5 feet) |
Camatagan is a barangay in the municipality of Sabangan, in Mountain Province. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 856. This represented 8.90% of the total population of Sabangan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Camatagan in the 2015 Census was 812 broken down into 179 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 663 | 115 | 5.77 | |
| 721 | 122 | 5.91 | |
| 694 | 133 | 5.22 | |
| 834 | 149 | 5.60 | |
| 785 | 167 | 4.70 | |
| 812 | 179 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Camatagan is 10 to 14, with 99 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 8.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 87 | 10.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 99 | 12.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 74 | 9.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 6.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 7.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 8.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 6.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 5.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 5.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 4.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.85% |
| Total | 812 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Camatagan grew from 663 in 1990 to 856 in 2020, an increase of 193 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.12%, or an increase of 44 people, from the previous population of 812 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 663 | – | |
| 730 | 1.82% | |
| 694 | -1.08% | |
| 834 | 2.57% | |
| 785 | -2.18% | |
| 812 | 0.65% | |
| 856 | 1.12% |
Location
Camatagan is situated at approximately 16.9645, 120.9104, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,494.9 meters or 4,904.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Camatagan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Capinitan, Sabangan, Mountain Province
- Gayang, Sabangan, Mountain Province
- Lubo-ong, Hungduan, Ifugao
- Guinzadan Norte, Bauko, Mountain Province
- Lagawa, Bauko, Mountain Province
- Pingad, Sabangan, Mountain Province
- Bao-angan, Sabangan, Mountain Province
- Mabaay, Bauko, Mountain Province
- Leseb, Bauko, Mountain Province
- Tapapan, Bauko, Mountain Province
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.