Carael, City of Dagupan, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| City | Dagupan |
| Postal code | 2400 |
| Population (2020) | 6,490 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.0387, 120.3163 (16° 2' North, 120° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.9 meters (25.9 feet) |
Carael is a barangay in the city of Dagupan, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,490. This represented 3.72% of the total population of Dagupan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Carael in the 2015 Census was 4,872 broken down into 1,109 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,988 | 689 | 5.79 | |
| 4,287 | 754 | 5.69 | |
| 4,868 | 881 | 5.53 | |
| 4,368 | 835 | 5.23 | |
| 4,732 | 1,015 | 4.66 | |
| 4,872 | 1,109 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Carael is 10 to 14, with 544 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 52 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 94 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 377 | 7.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 525 | 10.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 544 | 11.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 518 | 10.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 429 | 8.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 414 | 8.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 343 | 7.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 305 | 6.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 259 | 5.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 231 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 235 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 191 | 3.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 130 | 2.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 106 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 60 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 52 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 59 | 1.21% |
| Total | 4,872 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Carael grew from 3,988 in 1990 to 6,490 in 2020, an increase of 2,502 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.22%, or an increase of 1,618 people, from the previous population of 4,872 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,988 | – | |
| 4,287 | 1.36% | |
| 4,868 | 2.76% | |
| 4,368 | -1.48% | |
| 4,732 | 2.96% | |
| 4,872 | 0.56% | |
| 6,490 | 6.22% |
Location
Carael is situated at approximately 16.0387, 120.3163, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.9 meters or 25.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Carael 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.