Dacal‑Lafugu, 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) | 1,171 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.2662, 121.6844 (18° 16' North, 121° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.1 meters (23.3 feet) |
Dacal‑Lafugu is a barangay in the municipality of Camalaniugan, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,171. This represented 4.64% of the total population of Camalaniugan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dacal-Lafugu in the 2015 Census was 1,061 broken down into 232 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 684 | 150 | 4.56 | |
| 884 | 183 | 4.83 | |
| 915 | 178 | 5.14 | |
| 926 | 204 | 4.54 | |
| 1,012 | 219 | 4.62 | |
| 1,061 | 232 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dacal-Lafugu is 10 to 14, with 119 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 89 | 8.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 115 | 10.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 119 | 11.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 112 | 10.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 96 | 9.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 7.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 6.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 5.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 5.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 5.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 5.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 4.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.41% |
| Total | 1,061 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dacal-Lafugu grew from 684 in 1990 to 1,171 in 2020, an increase of 487 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.10%, or an increase of 110 people, from the previous population of 1,061 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 684 | – | |
| 885 | 4.94% | |
| 916 | 0.74% | |
| 926 | 0.15% | |
| 1,012 | 3.29% | |
| 1,061 | 0.90% | |
| 1,171 | 2.10% |
Location
Dacal‑Lafugu is situated at approximately 18.2662, 121.6844, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.1 meters or 23.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dacal‑Lafugu 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.