Caunayan, City of Batac, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| City | Batac |
| Postal code | 2906 |
| Population (2020) | 1,105 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.0572, 120.5610 (18° 3' North, 120° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.3 meters (83.0 feet) |
Caunayan, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Batac, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,105. This represented 1.99% of the total population of Batac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caunayan in the 2015 Census was 1,131 broken down into 304 households or an average of 3.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,159 | 226 | 5.13 | |
| 1,242 | 250 | 4.97 | |
| 1,188 | 267 | 4.45 | |
| 1,217 | 267 | 4.56 | |
| 1,162 | 276 | 4.21 | |
| 1,131 | 304 | 3.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caunayan is 15 to 19, with 149 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 60 | 5.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 75 | 6.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 93 | 7.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 149 | 12.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 81 | 6.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 5.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 88 | 7.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 7.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 5.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 79 | 6.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 59 | 5.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 71 | 6.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 59 | 5.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 3.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 2.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.87% |
| 80 and over | 38 | 3.23% |
| Total | 1,175 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caunayan fell from 1,159 in 1990 to 1,105 in 2020, a decrease of 54 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.28%, or a decrease of 70 people, from the previous population of 1,175 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,159 | – | |
| 1,242 | 1.30% | |
| 1,188 | -0.95% | |
| 1,239 | 0.58% | |
| 1,162 | -2.31% | |
| 1,175 | 0.21% | |
| 1,105 | -1.28% |
Location
Caunayan is situated at approximately 18.0572, 120.5610, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.3 meters or 83.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caunayan 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.