Caoayan, Municipality of Burgos, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Burgos |
| Postal code | 2510 |
| Population (2020) | 508 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.5239, 120.4412 (16° 31' North, 120° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 70.7 meters (232.0 feet) |
Caoayan is a barangay in the municipality of Burgos, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 508. This represented 5.64% of the total population of Burgos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caoayan in the 2015 Census was 471 broken down into 96 households or an average of 4.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 361 | 62 | 5.82 | |
| 329 | 59 | 5.58 | |
| 411 | 76 | 5.41 | |
| 556 | 112 | 4.96 | |
| 455 | 88 | 5.17 | |
| 471 | 96 | 4.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caoayan is 20 to 24, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 37 | 7.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 7.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 39 | 8.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 53 | 11.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 11.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 8.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 9.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 4.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 4.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 5.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 5.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 4.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 3.40% |
| Total | 471 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caoayan grew from 361 in 1990 to 508 in 2020, an increase of 147 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.60%, or an increase of 37 people, from the previous population of 471 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 361 | – | |
| 329 | -1.72% | |
| 411 | 4.89% | |
| 556 | 4.26% | |
| 455 | -7.04% | |
| 471 | 0.66% | |
| 508 | 1.60% |
Location
Caoayan is situated at approximately 16.5239, 120.4412, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 70.7 meters or 232.0 feet above mean sea level.
Sitios
Caoayan is composed of two sitios:
- Caoayan Extension
- Centro
Adjacent barangays
Caoayan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- List of sitios is from the Municipality of Burgos Government official website.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.