Tangcarang, City of Alaminos, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| City | Alaminos |
| Postal code | 2404 |
| Population (2020) | 2,543 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.1090, 119.9725 (16° 7' North, 119° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.7 meters (113.8 feet) |
Tangcarang is a barangay in the city of Alaminos, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,543. This represented 2.56% of the total population of Alaminos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tangcarang in the 2015 Census was 2,300 broken down into 548 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,195 | 264 | 4.53 | |
| 1,425 | 319 | 4.47 | |
| 1,752 | 391 | 4.48 | |
| 2,055 | 483 | 4.25 | |
| 2,216 | 548 | 4.04 | |
| 2,300 | 548 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tangcarang is 5 to 9, with 273 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 192 | 8.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 273 | 11.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 226 | 9.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 245 | 10.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 161 | 7.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 159 | 6.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 141 | 6.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 164 | 7.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 159 | 6.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 120 | 5.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 105 | 4.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 86 | 3.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 70 | 3.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 67 | 2.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 37 | 1.61% |
| Total | 2,300 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tangcarang grew from 1,195 in 1990 to 2,543 in 2020, an increase of 1,348 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.14%, or an increase of 243 people, from the previous population of 2,300 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,195 | – | |
| 1,425 | 3.35% | |
| 1,752 | 4.53% | |
| 2,055 | 2.22% | |
| 2,216 | 2.78% | |
| 2,300 | 0.71% | |
| 2,543 | 2.14% |
Location
Tangcarang is situated at approximately 16.1090, 119.9725, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.7 meters or 113.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tangcarang 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.