Caoayan, Municipality of Sual, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Sual |
| Postal code | 2403 |
| Population (2020) | 3,079 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.0734, 120.0598 (16° 4' North, 120° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 66.9 meters (219.5 feet) |
Caoayan is a barangay in the municipality of Sual, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,079. This represented 7.88% of the total population of Sual.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caoayan in the 2015 Census was 2,575 broken down into 588 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,465 | 260 | 5.63 | |
| 1,652 | 351 | 4.71 | |
| 1,935 | 412 | 4.70 | |
| 2,122 | 488 | 4.35 | |
| 2,347 | 525 | 4.47 | |
| 2,575 | 588 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caoayan is 5 to 9, with 333 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 64 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 266 | 10.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 333 | 12.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 279 | 10.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 262 | 10.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 208 | 8.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 148 | 5.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 190 | 7.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 178 | 6.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 141 | 5.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 121 | 4.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 95 | 3.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 81 | 3.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 86 | 3.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 45 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 1.24% |
| Total | 2,575 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caoayan grew from 1,465 in 1990 to 3,079 in 2020, an increase of 1,614 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.83%, or an increase of 504 people, from the previous population of 2,575 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,465 | – | |
| 1,652 | 2.28% | |
| 1,935 | 3.45% | |
| 2,128 | 1.32% | |
| 2,347 | 3.63% | |
| 2,575 | 1.78% | |
| 3,079 | 3.83% |
Location
Caoayan is situated at approximately 16.0734, 120.0598, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 66.9 meters or 219.5 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.