Abbeg, Municipality of Alcala, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Alcala |
| Postal code | 3507 |
| Population (2020) | 817 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.8418, 121.6188 (17° 51' North, 121° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.6 meters (57.7 feet) |
Abbeg is a barangay in the municipality of Alcala, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 817. This represented 1.98% of the total population of Alcala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abbeg in the 2015 Census was 799 broken down into 192 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 594 | 121 | 4.91 | |
| 623 | 137 | 4.55 | |
| 752 | 155 | 4.85 | |
| 735 | 167 | 4.40 | |
| 770 | 183 | 4.21 | |
| 799 | 192 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abbeg is 5 to 9, with 77 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 3.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 6.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 9.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 7.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 9.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 9.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 9.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 6.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 5.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 6.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 6.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 5.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 3.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 2.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.50% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.13% |
| Total | 799 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abbeg grew from 594 in 1990 to 817 in 2020, an increase of 223 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.47%, or an increase of 18 people, from the previous population of 799 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 594 | – | |
| 623 | 0.90% | |
| 752 | 4.12% | |
| 735 | -0.31% | |
| 770 | 1.71% | |
| 799 | 0.71% | |
| 817 | 0.47% |
Location
Abbeg is situated at approximately 17.8418, 121.6188, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.6 meters or 57.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abbeg 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.