Caunayan, Municipality of Pagudpud, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Pagudpud |
| Postal code | 2919 |
| Population (2020) | 1,529 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.6100, 120.8330 (18° 37' North, 120° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.2 meters (122.0 feet) |
Caunayan is a barangay in the municipality of Pagudpud, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,529. This represented 6.09% of the total population of Pagudpud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caunayan in the 2015 Census was 1,382 broken down into 332 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,073 | 202 | 5.31 | |
| 1,089 | 210 | 5.19 | |
| 1,140 | 229 | 4.98 | |
| 1,125 | 265 | 4.25 | |
| 1,242 | 285 | 4.36 | |
| 1,382 | 332 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caunayan is 5 to 9, with 158 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 146 | 10.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 158 | 11.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 135 | 9.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 103 | 7.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 120 | 8.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 102 | 7.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 112 | 8.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 99 | 7.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 87 | 6.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 4.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 3.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 4.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 2.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.94% |
| Total | 1,382 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caunayan grew from 1,076 in 1990 to 1,529 in 2020, an increase of 453 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.15%, or an increase of 147 people, from the previous population of 1,382 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,076 | – | |
| 1,091 | 0.26% | |
| 1,140 | 0.95% | |
| 1,125 | -0.18% | |
| 1,242 | 3.67% | |
| 1,382 | 2.05% | |
| 1,529 | 2.15% |
Location
Caunayan is situated at approximately 18.6100, 120.8330, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.2 meters or 122.0 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.