Bayabat, Municipality of Amulung, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Amulung |
| Postal code | 3505 |
| Population (2020) | 1,636 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.8221, 121.6116 (17° 49' North, 121° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.6 meters (97.1 feet) |
Bayabat is a barangay in the municipality of Amulung, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,636. This represented 3.25% of the total population of Amulung.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bayabat in the 2015 Census was 1,463 broken down into 358 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,339 | 255 | 5.25 | |
| 1,443 | 274 | 5.27 | |
| 1,466 | 263 | 5.57 | |
| 1,503 | 312 | 4.82 | |
| 1,443 | 341 | 4.23 | |
| 1,463 | 358 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bayabat is 5 to 9, with 144 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 110 | 7.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 144 | 9.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 129 | 8.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 139 | 9.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 118 | 8.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 104 | 7.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 104 | 7.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 103 | 7.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 98 | 6.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 92 | 6.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 4.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 5.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 58 | 3.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 2.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.71% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.16% |
| Total | 1,463 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bayabat grew from 1,339 in 1990 to 1,636 in 2020, an increase of 297 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.38%, or an increase of 173 people, from the previous population of 1,463 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,339 | – | |
| 1,443 | 1.41% | |
| 1,466 | 0.34% | |
| 1,503 | 0.34% | |
| 1,443 | -1.47% | |
| 1,463 | 0.26% | |
| 1,636 | 2.38% |
Location
Bayabat is situated at approximately 17.8221, 121.6116, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.6 meters or 97.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bayabat 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.