Bantay, Municipality of Camalaniugan, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Camalaniugan |
| Postal code | 3510 |
| Population (2020) | 952 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.2490, 121.6955 (18° 15' North, 121° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.9 meters (39.0 feet) |
Bantay is a barangay in the municipality of Camalaniugan, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 952. This represented 3.77% of the total population of Camalaniugan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bantay in the 2015 Census was 907 broken down into 217 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 591 | 117 | 5.05 | |
| 686 | 139 | 4.94 | |
| 698 | 137 | 5.09 | |
| 830 | 176 | 4.72 | |
| 848 | 184 | 4.61 | |
| 907 | 217 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bantay is 10 to 14, with 110 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 6.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 10.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 110 | 12.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 88 | 9.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 8.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 6.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 4.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 73 | 8.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 7.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 3.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 3.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.21% |
| Total | 907 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bantay grew from 591 in 1990 to 952 in 2020, an increase of 361 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.02%, or an increase of 45 people, from the previous population of 907 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 591 | – | |
| 686 | 2.83% | |
| 698 | 0.37% | |
| 830 | 2.42% | |
| 848 | 0.78% | |
| 907 | 1.29% | |
| 952 | 1.02% |
Location
Bantay is situated at approximately 18.2490, 121.6955, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.9 meters or 39.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bantay 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.