Cuantacla, Municipality of Cabugao, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Cabugao |
| Postal code | 2732 |
| Population (2020) | 855 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.7667, 120.4947 (17° 46' North, 120° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 56.6 meters (185.7 feet) |
Cuantacla is a barangay in the municipality of Cabugao, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 855. This represented 2.20% of the total population of Cabugao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cuantacla in the 2015 Census was 813 broken down into 181 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 517 | 98 | 5.28 | |
| 588 | 126 | 4.67 | |
| 656 | 147 | 4.46 | |
| 672 | 159 | 4.23 | |
| 729 | 164 | 4.45 | |
| 813 | 181 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cuantacla is 5 to 9, with 73 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 5.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 73 | 8.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 71 | 8.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 8.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 6.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 8.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 8.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 4.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 68 | 8.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 6.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 5.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 3.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 3.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.60% |
| Total | 813 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cuantacla grew from 517 in 1990 to 855 in 2020, an increase of 338 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.07%, or an increase of 42 people, from the previous population of 813 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 517 | – | |
| 588 | 2.44% | |
| 656 | 2.37% | |
| 672 | 0.33% | |
| 729 | 3.01% | |
| 813 | 2.10% | |
| 855 | 1.07% |
Location
Cuantacla is situated at approximately 17.7667, 120.4947, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 56.6 meters or 185.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cuantacla 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.