Tamban, 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) | 1,694 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.8895, 121.6403 (17° 53' North, 121° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.5 meters (54.1 feet) |
Tamban is a barangay in the municipality of Alcala, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,694. This represented 4.10% of the total population of Alcala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tamban in the 2015 Census was 1,642 broken down into 385 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,210 | 266 | 4.55 | |
| 1,454 | 302 | 4.81 | |
| 1,491 | 294 | 5.07 | |
| 1,589 | 351 | 4.53 | |
| 1,613 | 362 | 4.46 | |
| 1,642 | 385 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tamban is 10 to 14, with 165 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 142 | 8.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 157 | 9.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 165 | 10.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 156 | 9.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 143 | 8.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 117 | 7.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 94 | 5.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 101 | 6.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 84 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 106 | 6.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 91 | 5.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 85 | 5.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 2.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 1.83% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 1.77% |
| Total | 1,642 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tamban grew from 1,210 in 1990 to 1,694 in 2020, an increase of 484 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.66%, or an increase of 52 people, from the previous population of 1,642 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,210 | – | |
| 1,454 | 3.50% | |
| 1,491 | 0.54% | |
| 1,589 | 0.88% | |
| 1,613 | 0.55% | |
| 1,642 | 0.34% | |
| 1,694 | 0.66% |
Location
Tamban is situated at approximately 17.8895, 121.6403, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.5 meters or 54.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tamban 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.