Sirit, Municipality of Abulug, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Abulug |
| Postal code | 3515 |
| Population (2020) | 869 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.4120, 121.4183 (18° 25' North, 121° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.4 meters (17.7 feet) |
Sirit is a barangay in the municipality of Abulug, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 869. This represented 2.51% of the total population of Abulug.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sirit in the 2015 Census was 802 broken down into 168 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 620 | 115 | 5.39 | |
| 662 | 123 | 5.38 | |
| 710 | 141 | 5.04 | |
| 743 | 138 | 5.38 | |
| 792 | 173 | 4.58 | |
| 802 | 168 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sirit is 15 to 19, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 8.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 81 | 10.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 68 | 8.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 10.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 65 | 8.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 5.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 7.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 8.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 6.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 3.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 4.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.62% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.37% |
| Total | 802 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sirit grew from 620 in 1990 to 869 in 2020, an increase of 249 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.70%, or an increase of 67 people, from the previous population of 802 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 620 | – | |
| 662 | 1.24% | |
| 710 | 1.51% | |
| 743 | 0.63% | |
| 792 | 2.35% | |
| 802 | 0.24% | |
| 869 | 1.70% |
Location
Sirit is situated at approximately 18.4120, 121.4183, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.4 meters or 17.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sirit 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.