Caramutan, Municipality of Villasis, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Villasis |
| Postal code | 2427 |
| Population (2020) | 3,882 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.9184, 120.6112 (15° 55' North, 120° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.6 meters (103.7 feet) |
Caramutan is a barangay in the municipality of Villasis, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,882. This represented 5.97% of the total population of Villasis.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caramutan in the 2015 Census was 3,574 broken down into 880 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,859 | 543 | 5.27 | |
| 2,814 | 599 | 4.70 | |
| 3,259 | 679 | 4.80 | |
| 3,358 | 722 | 4.65 | |
| 3,407 | 799 | 4.26 | |
| 3,574 | 880 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Caramutan are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 349 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 51 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 51 | 1.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 298 | 8.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 349 | 9.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 349 | 9.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 308 | 8.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 297 | 8.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 266 | 7.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 255 | 7.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 221 | 6.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 253 | 7.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 220 | 6.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 165 | 4.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 148 | 4.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 125 | 3.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 108 | 3.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 53 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 60 | 1.67% |
| 80 and over | 62 | 1.73% |
| Total | 3,588 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caramutan grew from 2,875 in 1990 to 3,882 in 2020, an increase of 1,007 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.67%, or an increase of 294 people, from the previous population of 3,588 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,875 | – | |
| 2,814 | -0.40% | |
| 3,259 | 3.20% | |
| 3,358 | 0.41% | |
| 3,407 | 0.53% | |
| 3,588 | 0.99% | |
| 3,882 | 1.67% |
Location
Caramutan is situated at approximately 15.9184, 120.6112, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.6 meters or 103.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caramutan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Consolacion, Urdaneta, Pangasinan
- Carmay West, Rosales, Pangasinan
- Piaz (Plaza), Villasis, Pangasinan
- Rizal, Rosales, Pangasinan
- Zone III (Poblacion), Rosales, Pangasinan
- Lipay, Villasis, Pangasinan
- Bacag, Villasis, Pangasinan
- Lomboy, Villasis, Pangasinan
- San Blas, Villasis, Pangasinan
- San Nicolas, Villasis, Pangasinan
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.