Caparacadan, Municipality of Caoayan, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Caoayan |
| Postal code | 2702 |
| Population (2020) | 335 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5421, 120.3618 (17° 33' North, 120° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.7 meters (15.4 feet) |
Caparacadan is a barangay in the municipality of Caoayan, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 335. This represented 1.71% of the total population of Caoayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caparacadan in the 2015 Census was 376 broken down into 83 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | 51 | 5.31 | |
| 277 | 54 | 5.13 | |
| 316 | 64 | 4.94 | |
| 370 | 70 | 5.29 | |
| 351 | 84 | 4.18 | |
| 376 | 83 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Caparacadan are in the ranges 10 to 14, and 15 to 19, with 35 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 30 | 7.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 30 | 7.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 35 | 9.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 9.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 26 | 6.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 7.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 8.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 7.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 7.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 7.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 3.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 3.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 3.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 3.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 2.13% |
| Total | 376 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caparacadan grew from 271 in 1990 to 335 in 2020, an increase of 64 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.40%, or a decrease of 41 people, from the previous population of 376 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 271 | – | |
| 277 | 0.41% | |
| 316 | 2.86% | |
| 370 | 2.20% | |
| 351 | -1.90% | |
| 376 | 1.32% | |
| 335 | -2.40% |
Location
Caparacadan is situated at approximately 17.5421, 120.3618, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.7 meters or 15.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caparacadan 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.