Caramay, Municipality of Roxas, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Roxas |
| Postal code | 5308 |
| Population (2020) | 3,031 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 10.1930, 119.2236 (10° 12' North, 119° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.2 meters (66.3 feet) |
Caramay is a barangay in the municipality of Roxas, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,031. This represented 4.35% of the total population of Roxas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caramay in the 2015 Census was 2,760 broken down into 696 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,140 | 435 | 4.92 | |
| 2,297 | 457 | 5.03 | |
| 2,163 | 445 | 4.86 | |
| 2,282 | 569 | 4.01 | |
| 2,808 | 648 | 4.33 | |
| 2,760 | 696 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caramay is 5 to 9, with 311 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 53 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 235 | 8.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 311 | 11.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 300 | 10.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 219 | 7.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 206 | 7.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 196 | 7.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 207 | 7.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 169 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 176 | 6.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 163 | 5.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 149 | 5.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 95 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 115 | 4.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 79 | 2.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 1.12% |
| Total | 2,773 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caramay grew from 2,140 in 1990 to 3,031 in 2020, an increase of 891 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.89%, or an increase of 258 people, from the previous population of 2,773 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,140 | – | |
| 2,306 | 1.41% | |
| 2,163 | -1.36% | |
| 2,282 | 0.74% | |
| 2,808 | 7.84% | |
| 2,773 | -0.24% | |
| 3,031 | 1.89% |
Location
Caramay is situated at approximately 10.1930, 119.2236, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.2 meters or 66.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caramay 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.