Caoayan, Municipality of Sugpon, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Sugpon |
| Postal code | 2717 |
| Population (2020) | 734 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8022, 120.5608 (16° 48' North, 120° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 695.1 meters (2,280.5 feet) |
Caoayan is a barangay in the municipality of Sugpon, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 734. This represented 14.89% of the total population of Sugpon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caoayan in the 2015 Census was 663 broken down into 132 households or an average of 5.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 585 | 103 | 5.68 | |
| 659 | 117 | 5.63 | |
| 654 | 109 | 6.00 | |
| 562 | 105 | 5.35 | |
| 568 | 118 | 4.81 | |
| 663 | 132 | 5.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caoayan is 5 to 9, with 76 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 7.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 11.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 70 | 10.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 9.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 71 | 10.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 8.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 7.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 4.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 4.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 4.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 3.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 3.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.21% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 2.11% |
| Total | 663 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caoayan grew from 585 in 1990 to 734 in 2020, an increase of 149 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.16%, or an increase of 71 people, from the previous population of 663 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 585 | – | |
| 659 | 2.26% | |
| 654 | -0.16% | |
| 562 | -2.07% | |
| 568 | 0.39% | |
| 663 | 2.99% | |
| 734 | 2.16% |
Location
Caoayan is situated at approximately 16.8022, 120.5608, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 695.1 meters or 2,280.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caoayan 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.