Mocag, Municipality of Baggao, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Baggao |
| Postal code | 3506 |
| Population (2020) | 3,135 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.8667, 121.8494 (17° 52' North, 121° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 45.1 meters (148.0 feet) |
Mocag is a barangay in the municipality of Baggao, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,135. This represented 3.57% of the total population of Baggao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mocag in the 2015 Census was 2,870 broken down into 695 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,862 | 358 | 5.20 | |
| 2,137 | 454 | 4.71 | |
| 2,422 | 499 | 4.85 | |
| 2,485 | 561 | 4.43 | |
| 2,634 | 708 | 3.72 | |
| 2,870 | 695 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mocag is 5 to 9, with 301 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 62 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 273 | 9.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 301 | 10.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 256 | 8.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 253 | 8.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 282 | 9.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 266 | 9.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 203 | 7.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 166 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 154 | 5.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 156 | 5.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 160 | 5.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 121 | 4.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 96 | 3.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 1.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 1.11% |
| Total | 2,870 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mocag grew from 1,862 in 1990 to 3,135 in 2020, an increase of 1,273 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.88%, or an increase of 265 people, from the previous population of 2,870 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,862 | – | |
| 2,137 | 2.61% | |
| 2,422 | 2.72% | |
| 2,485 | 0.35% | |
| 2,634 | 2.14% | |
| 2,870 | 1.65% | |
| 3,135 | 1.88% |
Location
Mocag is situated at approximately 17.8667, 121.8494, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 45.1 meters or 148.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mocag 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.