Alcala, Province of Cagayan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 3507 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 168.64 km2 (65.11 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 41,295 |
| Density (2020) | 245 / km2 (634 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 54' North, 121° 39' East (17.9024, 121.6567) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.0 meters (98.5 feet) |
Alcala is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Cagayan.
The municipality has a land area of 168.64 square kilometers or 65.11 square miles which constitutes 1.79% of Cagayan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 41,295. This represented 3.26% of the total population of Cagayan province, or 1.12% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 245 inhabitants per square kilometer or 634 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Alcala has 25 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeg | 1.98% | 817 | 799 | 2.25% | 0.47% |
| Afusing Bato | 0.93% | 383 | 379 | 1.06% | 0.22% |
| Afusing Daga | 7.62% | 3,147 | 2,970 | 5.96% | 1.23% |
| Agani | 3.44% | 1,421 | 1,206 | 17.83% | 3.51% |
| Baculod | 5.61% | 2,315 | 2,222 | 4.19% | 0.87% |
| Baybayog | 5.75% | 2,376 | 2,043 | 16.30% | 3.23% |
| Cabuluan | 2.87% | 1,187 | 1,130 | 5.04% | 1.04% |
| Calantac | 7.22% | 2,980 | 2,865 | 4.01% | 0.83% |
| Carallangan | 2.34% | 966 | 999 | -3.30% | -0.70% |
| Centro Norte | 5.25% | 2,167 | 1,966 | 10.22% | 2.07% |
| Centro Sur | 7.13% | 2,943 | 2,795 | 5.30% | 1.09% |
| Dalaoig | 6.33% | 2,616 | 2,560 | 2.19% | 0.46% |
| Damurog | 2.98% | 1,229 | 1,119 | 9.83% | 1.99% |
| Jurisdiction | 3.69% | 1,522 | 1,393 | 9.26% | 1.88% |
| Malalatan | 2.56% | 1,059 | 1,131 | -6.37% | -1.37% |
| Maraburab | 3.19% | 1,318 | 1,165 | 13.13% | 2.63% |
| Masin | 2.68% | 1,107 | 1,134 | -2.38% | -0.51% |
| Pagbangkeruan | 1.88% | 778 | 679 | 14.58% | 2.91% |
| Pared | 1.60% | 661 | 593 | 11.47% | 2.31% |
| Piggatan | 4.25% | 1,753 | 1,544 | 13.54% | 2.71% |
| Pinopoc | 4.18% | 1,728 | 1,731 | -0.17% | -0.04% |
| Pussian | 3.11% | 1,285 | 1,213 | 5.94% | 1.22% |
| San Esteban | 3.17% | 1,311 | 1,308 | 0.23% | 0.05% |
| Tamban | 4.10% | 1,694 | 1,642 | 3.17% | 0.66% |
| Tupang | 6.13% | 2,532 | 2,297 | 10.23% | 2.07% |
| Alcala Total | 41,295 | 38,883 | 6.20% | 1.28% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Alcala for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱143,604,020.37.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 59,686,966.10 | – |
| 2010 | 70,772,680.40 | 18.57% |
| 2011 | 67,052,164.56 | -5.26% |
| 2012 | 65,386,044.71 | -2.48% |
| 2013 | 74,870,085.82 | 14.50% |
| 2014 | 84,260,817.78 | 12.54% |
| 2015 | 110,570,907.01 | 31.22% |
| 2016 | 143,604,020.37 | 29.88% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Alcala in the 2015 Census was 38,687 broken down into 9,248 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,160 | 5,820 | 5.01 | |
| 32,030 | 6,767 | 4.73 | |
| 33,944 | 7,025 | 4.83 | |
| 35,593 | 7,895 | 4.51 | |
| 37,773 | 8,735 | 4.32 | |
| 38,687 | 9,248 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alcala is 5 to 9, with 3,936 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 507 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 810 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,214 | 8.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,936 | 10.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,595 | 9.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,436 | 8.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,442 | 8.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,092 | 7.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,702 | 6.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,552 | 6.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,255 | 5.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,240 | 5.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,051 | 5.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,783 | 4.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,313 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 854 | 2.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 576 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 507 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 525 | 1.35% |
| Total | 38,883 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alcala grew from 7,308 in 1903 to 41,295 in 2020, an increase of 33,987 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.27%, or an increase of 2,412 people, from the previous population of 38,883 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,308 | – | |
| 9,808 | 1.88% | |
| 12,480 | 1.21% | |
| 13,214 | 0.59% | |
| 17,723 | 2.62% | |
| 21,328 | 1.83% | |
| 22,568 | 1.14% | |
| 24,505 | 1.66% | |
| 29,161 | 1.76% | |
| 32,035 | 1.78% | |
| 33,997 | 1.28% | |
| 35,694 | 0.67% | |
| 37,773 | 2.08% | |
| 38,883 | 0.55% | |
| 41,295 | 1.27% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Alcala for the year 2019 was 24,507, broken down into 12,255 males and 12,252 females.
Location
The municipal center of Alcala is situated at approximately 17° 54' North, 121° 39' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.0 meters or 98.5 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Alcala are Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Ilagan, Isabela, Cauayan, Isabela, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, and Batac, Ilocos Norte. The nearest municipalities are Santo Niño, Cagayan, Amulung, Cagayan, Baggao, Cagayan, Gattaran, Cagayan, Iguig, Cagayan, and Lasam, Cagayan. Its distance from the national capital is 373.56 kilometers (232.12 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santo Niño, Cagayan, 9.50 kilometers (5.90 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- Amulung, Cagayan, 10.11 kilometers (6.28 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Baggao, Cagayan, 12.72 kilometers (7.91 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
- Gattaran, Cagayan, 17.66 kilometers (10.97 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Iguig, Cagayan, 18.70 kilometers (11.62 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Lasam, Cagayan, 18.87 kilometers (11.73 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°W)
Nearest cities
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 33.08 kilometers (20.56 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 51.66 kilometers (32.10 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 87.46 kilometers (54.35 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 107.78 kilometers (66.97 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 117.20 kilometers (72.83 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 117.00 kilometers (72.70 miles) to the West (N81°W)
Distance from Manila: 373.56 kilometers (232.12 miles) to the South (S11°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.