Gagaddangan, Municipality of Allacapan, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Allacapan |
| Postal code | 3523 |
| Population (2020) | 223 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.2566, 121.5622 (18° 15' North, 121° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.1 meters (36.4 feet) |
Gagaddangan is a barangay in the municipality of Allacapan, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 223. This represented 0.63% of the total population of Allacapan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gagaddangan in the 2015 Census was 199 broken down into 54 households or an average of 3.69 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | 42 | 5.26 | |
| 188 | 42 | 4.48 | |
| 209 | 47 | 4.45 | |
| 205 | 50 | 4.10 | |
| 197 | 62 | 3.18 | |
| 199 | 54 | 3.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gagaddangan is 5 to 9, with 27 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 60 to 64, 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 3.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 17 | 8.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 27 | 13.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 26 | 13.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 16 | 8.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 9 | 4.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 9.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 11 | 5.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 6.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 9 | 4.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 7.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 8.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 3.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.50% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 2.51% |
| Total | 199 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gagaddangan grew from 221 in 1990 to 223 in 2020, an increase of 2 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.43%, or an increase of 24 people, from the previous population of 199 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 221 | – | |
| 188 | -2.98% | |
| 209 | 2.30% | |
| 205 | -0.27% | |
| 197 | -1.44% | |
| 199 | 0.19% | |
| 223 | 2.43% |
Location
Gagaddangan is situated at approximately 18.2566, 121.5622, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.1 meters or 36.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gagaddangan 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.