Calantac, 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) | 2,980 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.9062, 121.7225 (17° 54' North, 121° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.9 meters (55.4 feet) |
Calantac is a barangay in the municipality of Alcala, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,980. This represented 7.22% of the total population of Alcala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Calantac in the 2015 Census was 2,865 broken down into 682 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,992 | 389 | 5.12 | |
| 2,231 | 445 | 5.01 | |
| 2,339 | 490 | 4.77 | |
| 2,469 | 563 | 4.39 | |
| 2,731 | 622 | 4.39 | |
| 2,865 | 682 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Calantac is 5 to 9, with 317 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 68 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 269 | 9.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 317 | 11.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 240 | 8.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 233 | 8.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 260 | 9.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 262 | 9.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 224 | 7.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 199 | 6.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 136 | 4.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 163 | 5.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 147 | 5.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 109 | 3.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 80 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 47 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 1.29% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 0.84% |
| Total | 2,865 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Calantac grew from 1,992 in 1990 to 2,980 in 2020, an increase of 988 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.83%, or an increase of 115 people, from the previous population of 2,865 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,992 | – | |
| 2,231 | 2.15% | |
| 2,339 | 1.02% | |
| 2,469 | 0.75% | |
| 2,731 | 3.74% | |
| 2,865 | 0.92% | |
| 2,980 | 0.83% |
Location
Calantac is situated at approximately 17.9062, 121.7225, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.9 meters or 55.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Calantac 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.