Allacapan, Province of Cagayan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Barangay count | 27 |
| Postal code | 3523 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 306.80 km2 (118.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 35,234 |
| Density (2020) | 115 / km2 (297 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 14' North, 121° 33' East (18.2259, 121.5545) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.9 meters (29.1 feet) |
Allacapan is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Cagayan.
The municipality has a land area of 306.80 square kilometers or 118.46 square miles which constitutes 3.26% of Cagayan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 35,234. This represented 2.78% of the total population of Cagayan province, or 0.96% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 115 inhabitants per square kilometer or 297 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Allacapan has 27 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessang | 3.23% | 1,138 | 1,243 | -8.45% | -1.84% |
| Binobongan | 2.21% | 779 | 683 | 14.06% | 2.81% |
| Bulo | 3.61% | 1,271 | 1,171 | 8.54% | 1.74% |
| Burot | 2.81% | 991 | 914 | 8.42% | 1.72% |
| Capagaran | 2.72% | 959 | 955 | 0.42% | 0.09% |
| Capalutan | 1.96% | 690 | 700 | -1.43% | -0.30% |
| Capanickian Norte | 3.37% | 1,189 | 1,257 | -5.41% | -1.16% |
| Capanickian Sur | 5.00% | 1,760 | 1,696 | 3.77% | 0.78% |
| Cataratan | 6.62% | 2,332 | 2,040 | 14.31% | 2.86% |
| Centro East | 5.31% | 1,870 | 1,667 | 12.18% | 2.45% |
| Centro West | 5.39% | 1,898 | 2,040 | -6.96% | -1.51% |
| Daan-Ili | 5.31% | 1,870 | 1,702 | 9.87% | 2.00% |
| Dagupan | 3.91% | 1,376 | 1,420 | -3.10% | -0.66% |
| Dalayap | 1.77% | 622 | 596 | 4.36% | 0.90% |
| Gagaddangan | 0.63% | 223 | 199 | 12.06% | 2.43% |
| Iringan | 5.31% | 1,872 | 1,801 | 3.94% | 0.82% |
| Labben | 6.24% | 2,199 | 1,754 | 25.37% | 4.87% |
| Maluyo | 5.00% | 1,761 | 1,607 | 9.58% | 1.94% |
| Mapurao | 5.22% | 1,839 | 1,669 | 10.19% | 2.06% |
| Matucay | 6.09% | 2,145 | 2,415 | -11.18% | -2.46% |
| Nagattatan | 4.49% | 1,583 | 1,523 | 3.94% | 0.82% |
| Pacac | 2.63% | 926 | 851 | 8.81% | 1.79% |
| San Juan | 1.40% | 493 | 454 | 8.59% | 1.75% |
| Silangan | 2.21% | 778 | 584 | 33.22% | 6.22% |
| Tamboli | 2.33% | 820 | 869 | -5.64% | -1.21% |
| Tubel | 1.64% | 579 | 522 | 10.92% | 2.21% |
| Utan | 3.61% | 1,271 | 1,239 | 2.58% | 0.54% |
| Allacapan Total | 35,234 | 33,571 | 4.95% | 1.02% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Allacapan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱114,929,479.23.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 65,413,382.26 | – |
| 2010 | 70,162,580.68 | 7.26% |
| 2011 | 74,183,838.04 | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 71,926,554.79 | -3.04% |
| 2013 | 81,496,293.97 | 13.30% |
| 2014 | 92,102,745.30 | 13.01% |
| 2015 | 102,934,114.64 | 11.76% |
| 2016 | 114,929,479.23 | 11.65% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Allacapan in the 2015 Census was 33,555 broken down into 7,767 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,792 | 4,234 | 5.15 | |
| 23,987 | 4,778 | 5.02 | |
| 26,942 | 5,260 | 5.12 | |
| 29,813 | 6,362 | 4.69 | |
| 31,662 | 7,660 | 4.13 | |
| 33,555 | 7,767 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Allacapan is 5 to 9, with 3,825 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 322 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 657 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,012 | 8.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,825 | 11.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,438 | 10.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,183 | 9.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,940 | 8.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,541 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,484 | 7.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,228 | 6.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,930 | 5.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,666 | 4.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,627 | 4.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,330 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,026 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 626 | 1.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 401 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 322 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 335 | 1.00% |
| Total | 33,571 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Allacapan grew from 3,342 in 1939 to 35,234 in 2020, an increase of 31,892 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.02%, or an increase of 1,663 people, from the previous population of 33,571 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 4,638 | 3.42% | |
| 7,112 | 3.83% | |
| 12,946 | 6.03% | |
| 15,752 | 4.02% | |
| 19,273 | 4.12% | |
| 21,916 | 1.29% | |
| 23,997 | 1.71% | |
| 26,960 | 2.53% | |
| 29,821 | 1.40% | |
| 31,662 | 2.20% | |
| 33,571 | 1.12% | |
| 35,234 | 1.02% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Allacapan for the year 2019 was 21,967, broken down into 11,067 males and 10,900 females.
Location
The municipal center of Allacapan is situated at approximately 18° 14' North, 121° 33' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.9 meters or 29.1 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 Allacapan are Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Ilagan, Isabela, and Cauayan, Isabela. The nearest municipalities are Lal-lo, Cagayan, Camalaniugan, Cagayan, Santa Marcela, Apayao, Flora, Apayao, Aparri, Cagayan, and Lasam, Cagayan. Its distance from the national capital is 406.95 kilometers (252.87 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lal-lo, Cagayan, 11.55 kilometers (7.18 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Camalaniugan, Cagayan, 13.80 kilometers (8.57 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- Santa Marcela, Apayao, 14.39 kilometers (8.94 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
- Flora, Apayao, 14.39 kilometers (8.94 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Aparri, Cagayan, 16.95 kilometers (10.54 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Lasam, Cagayan, 18.54 kilometers (11.52 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
Nearest cities
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 70.47 kilometers (43.79 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 83.89 kilometers (52.13 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 101.70 kilometers (63.19 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 106.49 kilometers (66.17 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 124.86 kilometers (77.59 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 144.71 kilometers (89.92 miles) to the South (S9°E)
Distance from Manila: 406.95 kilometers (252.87 miles) to the South (S9°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.