Mapurao, 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) | 1,839 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1606, 121.4984 (18° 10' North, 121° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.6 meters (84.0 feet) |
Mapurao is a barangay in the municipality of Allacapan, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,839. This represented 5.22% of the total population of Allacapan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mapurao in the 2015 Census was 1,669 broken down into 416 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,213 | 233 | 5.21 | |
| 1,249 | 255 | 4.90 | |
| 1,344 | 242 | 5.55 | |
| 1,431 | 302 | 4.74 | |
| 1,589 | 385 | 4.13 | |
| 1,669 | 416 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mapurao is 5 to 9, with 182 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 162 | 9.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 182 | 10.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 174 | 10.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 175 | 10.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 160 | 9.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 6.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 123 | 7.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 115 | 6.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 102 | 6.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 74 | 4.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 76 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 59 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 2.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 0.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.90% |
| Total | 1,669 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mapurao grew from 1,214 in 1990 to 1,839 in 2020, an increase of 625 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.06%, or an increase of 170 people, from the previous population of 1,669 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,214 | – | |
| 1,249 | 0.53% | |
| 1,344 | 1.58% | |
| 1,432 | 0.88% | |
| 1,589 | 3.86% | |
| 1,669 | 0.94% | |
| 1,839 | 2.06% |
Location
Mapurao is situated at approximately 18.1606, 121.4984, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.6 meters or 84.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mapurao 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.