Calayan, Province of Cagayan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 3520 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Babuyan Channel [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Camiguin, Dalupiri, Calayan, Babuyan |
| Area (2013) | 494.53 km2 (190.94 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 17,410 |
| Density (2020) | 35 / km2 (91 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 19° 16' North, 121° 29' East (19.2619, 121.4758) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.8 meters (35.3 feet) |
Calayan is a coastal municipality in the province of Cagayan.
The municipality has a land area of 494.53 square kilometers or 190.94 square miles which constitutes 5.26% of Cagayan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,410. This represented 1.37% of the total population of Cagayan province, or 0.47% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 35 inhabitants per square kilometer or 91 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Calayan has 12 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babuyan Claro | 10.97% | 1,910 | 1,571 | 21.58% | 4.20% |
| Balatubat | 10.26% | 1,787 | 1,673 | 6.81% | 1.40% |
| Cabudadan | 4.55% | 793 | 888 | -10.70% | -2.35% |
| Centro II | 4.65% | 810 | 735 | 10.20% | 2.07% |
| Dadao | 11.73% | 2,042 | 1,853 | 10.20% | 2.07% |
| Dalupiri | 3.57% | 621 | 472 | 31.57% | 5.94% |
| Dibay | 9.53% | 1,659 | 1,854 | -10.52% | -2.31% |
| Dilam | 10.36% | 1,804 | 1,690 | 6.75% | 1.38% |
| Magsidel | 9.13% | 1,590 | 1,652 | -3.75% | -0.80% |
| Minabel | 10.49% | 1,827 | 1,911 | -4.40% | -0.94% |
| Naguilian | 9.29% | 1,617 | 1,483 | 9.04% | 1.84% |
| Poblacion | 5.46% | 950 | 920 | 3.26% | 0.68% |
| Calayan Total | 17,410 | 16,702 | 4.24% | 0.88% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Calayan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱108,846,592.47.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 61,511,231.53 | – |
| 2010 | 69,128,036.55 | 12.38% |
| 2011 | 72,077,134.68 | 4.27% |
| 2012 | 71,476,521.57 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 81,878,175.12 | 14.55% |
| 2014 | 89,412,981.32 | 9.20% |
| 2015 | 98,956,920.43 | 10.67% |
| 2016 | 108,846,592.47 | 9.99% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Calayan in the 2015 Census was 16,665 broken down into 3,904 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,222 | 2,119 | 5.30 | |
| 12,225 | 2,439 | 5.01 | |
| 14,277 | 2,654 | 5.38 | |
| 16,231 | 3,220 | 5.04 | |
| 16,200 | 3,528 | 4.59 | |
| 16,665 | 3,904 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Calayan is 10 to 14, with 2,112 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 151 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 341 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,748 | 10.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,050 | 12.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,112 | 12.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,492 | 8.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,225 | 7.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,254 | 7.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,075 | 6.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,080 | 6.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 955 | 5.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 863 | 5.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 723 | 4.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 543 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 396 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 289 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 227 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 151 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 178 | 1.07% |
| Total | 16,702 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Calayan grew from 693 in 1903 to 17,410 in 2020, an increase of 16,717 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.88%, or an increase of 708 people, from the previous population of 16,702 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 693 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 3,501 | 2.56% | |
| 4,586 | 2.40% | |
| 6,782 | 3.90% | |
| 8,234 | 3.97% | |
| 8,969 | 1.72% | |
| 11,222 | 2.27% | |
| 12,243 | 1.64% | |
| 14,309 | 3.40% | |
| 16,233 | 1.76% | |
| 16,200 | -0.07% | |
| 16,702 | 0.58% | |
| 17,410 | 0.88% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Calayan for the year 2019 was 9,766, broken down into 5,125 males and 4,641 females.
Location
The municipal center of Calayan is situated at approximately 19° 16' North, 121° 29' East, in the island of Calayan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.8 meters or 35.3 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Calayan are Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, and Ilagan, Isabela. The nearest municipalities are Sanchez-Mira, Cagayan, Claveria, Cagayan, Pamplona, Cagayan, Abulug, Cagayan, Santa Praxedes, Cagayan, and Ballesteros, Cagayan. Its distance from the national capital is 519.66 kilometers (322.90 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sanchez-Mira, Cagayan, 81.84 kilometers (50.85 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Claveria, Cagayan, 83.24 kilometers (51.72 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Pamplona, Cagayan, 89.32 kilometers (55.50 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Abulug, Cagayan, 90.60 kilometers (56.30 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Santa Praxedes, Cagayan, 92.74 kilometers (57.63 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Ballesteros, Cagayan, 94.39 kilometers (58.65 miles) to the South (S3°E)
Nearest cities
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 150.15 kilometers (93.30 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 164.48 kilometers (102.20 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 184.57 kilometers (114.69 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 198.05 kilometers (123.06 miles) to the South (S0°W)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 219.52 kilometers (136.40 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 238.43 kilometers (148.15 miles) to the South (S11°E)
Distance from Manila: 519.66 kilometers (322.90 miles) to the South (S6°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.