Damurog, 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) | 1,229 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.8676, 121.6656 (17° 52' North, 121° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.6 meters (44.6 feet) |
Damurog is a barangay in the municipality of Alcala, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,229. This represented 2.98% of the total population of Alcala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Damurog in the 2015 Census was 1,119 broken down into 309 households or an average of 3.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,069 | 203 | 5.27 | |
| 1,167 | 245 | 4.76 | |
| 1,132 | 243 | 4.66 | |
| 1,244 | 266 | 4.68 | |
| 1,110 | 295 | 3.76 | |
| 1,119 | 309 | 3.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Damurog is 15 to 19, with 115 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 99 | 8.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 102 | 9.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 108 | 9.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 115 | 10.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 6.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 91 | 8.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 6.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 6.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 7.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 5.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 5.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.34% |
| Total | 1,119 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Damurog grew from 1,069 in 1990 to 1,229 in 2020, an increase of 160 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.99%, or an increase of 110 people, from the previous population of 1,119 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,069 | – | |
| 1,167 | 1.66% | |
| 1,132 | -0.65% | |
| 1,244 | 1.31% | |
| 1,110 | -4.06% | |
| 1,119 | 0.15% | |
| 1,229 | 1.99% |
Location
Damurog is situated at approximately 17.8676, 121.6656, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.6 meters or 44.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Damurog 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.