Calaoaan, City of Candon, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| City | Candon |
| Postal code | 2710 |
| Population (2020) | 2,608 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.1689, 120.4412 (17° 10' North, 120° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.4 meters (21.0 feet) |
Calaoaan is a barangay in the city of Candon, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,608. This represented 4.25% of the total population of Candon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Calaoaan in the 2015 Census was 2,528 broken down into 621 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,661 | 341 | 4.87 | |
| 1,792 | 426 | 4.21 | |
| 2,062 | 440 | 4.69 | |
| 2,382 | 515 | 4.63 | |
| 2,363 | 568 | 4.16 | |
| 2,528 | 621 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Calaoaan is 15 to 19, with 231 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 36 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 199 | 7.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 229 | 8.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 229 | 8.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 231 | 8.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 199 | 7.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 222 | 8.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 214 | 8.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 166 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 147 | 5.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 144 | 5.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 126 | 4.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 124 | 4.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 104 | 4.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 60 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 54 | 2.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 36 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 48 | 1.87% |
| Total | 2,572 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Calaoaan grew from 1,661 in 1990 to 2,608 in 2020, an increase of 947 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.29%, or an increase of 36 people, from the previous population of 2,572 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,661 | – | |
| 1,842 | 1.96% | |
| 2,062 | 2.45% | |
| 2,382 | 2.01% | |
| 2,363 | -0.29% | |
| 2,572 | 1.63% | |
| 2,608 | 0.29% |
Location
Calaoaan is situated at approximately 17.1689, 120.4412, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.4 meters or 21.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Calaoaan 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.