Caruan, Municipality of Pasuquin, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Pasuquin |
| Postal code | 2917 |
| Population (2020) | 1,429 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.4057, 120.5971 (18° 24' North, 120° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.1 meters (20.0 feet) |
Caruan is a barangay in the municipality of Pasuquin, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,429. This represented 4.82% of the total population of Pasuquin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caruan in the 2015 Census was 1,275 broken down into 276 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 830 | 156 | 5.32 | |
| 958 | 187 | 5.12 | |
| 1,000 | 204 | 4.90 | |
| 1,200 | 244 | 4.92 | |
| 1,214 | 246 | 4.93 | |
| 1,275 | 276 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caruan is 15 to 19, with 138 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 123 | 9.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 108 | 8.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 132 | 10.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 138 | 10.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 109 | 8.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 105 | 8.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 108 | 8.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 99 | 7.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 67 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 4.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 4.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 3.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.78% |
| Total | 1,275 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caruan grew from 830 in 1990 to 1,429 in 2020, an increase of 599 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.43%, or an increase of 154 people, from the previous population of 1,275 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 830 | – | |
| 958 | 2.72% | |
| 1,000 | 0.92% | |
| 1,200 | 2.55% | |
| 1,214 | 0.42% | |
| 1,275 | 0.94% | |
| 1,429 | 2.43% |
Location
Caruan is situated at approximately 18.4057, 120.5971, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.1 meters or 20.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caruan 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.