Nararagan, Municipality of Ballesteros, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Ballesteros |
| Postal code | 3516 |
| Population (2020) | 1,822 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.3088, 121.4883 (18° 19' North, 121° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.4 meters (37.4 feet) |
Nararagan is a barangay in the municipality of Ballesteros, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,822. This represented 5.28% of the total population of Ballesteros.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nararagan in the 2015 Census was 1,877 broken down into 463 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,233 | 246 | 5.01 | |
| 1,261 | 263 | 4.79 | |
| 1,459 | 302 | 4.83 | |
| 1,690 | 350 | 4.83 | |
| 1,653 | 428 | 3.86 | |
| 1,877 | 463 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nararagan is 5 to 9, with 216 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 1.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 183 | 9.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 216 | 11.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 158 | 8.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 150 | 7.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 139 | 7.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 154 | 8.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 147 | 7.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 132 | 7.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 106 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 103 | 5.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 92 | 4.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 72 | 3.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 68 | 3.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 42 | 2.24% |
| Total | 1,877 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nararagan grew from 1,233 in 1990 to 1,822 in 2020, an increase of 589 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.62%, or a decrease of 55 people, from the previous population of 1,877 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,233 | – | |
| 1,261 | 0.42% | |
| 1,483 | 3.54% | |
| 1,690 | 1.82% | |
| 1,653 | -0.80% | |
| 1,877 | 2.45% | |
| 1,822 | -0.62% |
Location
Nararagan is situated at approximately 18.3088, 121.4883, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.4 meters or 37.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nararagan 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.