Catayagan, Municipality of Santa Lucia, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Santa Lucia |
| Postal code | 2712 |
| Population (2020) | 807 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.1294, 120.4455 (17° 8' North, 120° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.1 meters (33.1 feet) |
Catayagan is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Lucia, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 807. This represented 3.11% of the total population of Santa Lucia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Catayagan in the 2015 Census was 754 broken down into 167 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 538 | 105 | 5.12 | |
| 563 | 120 | 4.69 | |
| 669 | 133 | 5.03 | |
| 716 | 152 | 4.71 | |
| 763 | 158 | 4.83 | |
| 754 | 167 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Catayagan is 30 to 34, with 83 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 9.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 82 | 10.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 53 | 7.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 9.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 7.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 6.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 11.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 6.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 4.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 5.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 4.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 3.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.33% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.33% |
| Total | 754 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Catayagan grew from 538 in 1990 to 807 in 2020, an increase of 269 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.44%, or an increase of 53 people, from the previous population of 754 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 538 | – | |
| 563 | 0.85% | |
| 669 | 3.77% | |
| 716 | 0.94% | |
| 763 | 2.34% | |
| 754 | -0.23% | |
| 807 | 1.44% |
Location
Catayagan is situated at approximately 17.1294, 120.4455, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.1 meters or 33.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Catayagan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Suagayan, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur
- Sabuanan, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur
- Paratong, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur
- Conconig West, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur
- Luba, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur
- Pila West, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur
- Vical, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur
- Ayusan (Poblacion), Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur
- Barangobong (Poblacion), Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.