Claveria, Province of Cagayan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Barangay count | 41 |
| Postal code | 3519 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 194.80 km2 (75.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 31,900 |
| Density (2020) | 164 / km2 (424 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 37' North, 121° 5' East (18.6089, 121.0839) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.6 meters (34.9 feet) |
Claveria is a coastal municipality in the province of Cagayan.
The municipality has a land area of 194.80 square kilometers or 75.21 square miles which constitutes 2.07% of Cagayan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 31,900. This represented 2.51% of the total population of Cagayan province, or 0.87% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 164 inhabitants per square kilometer or 424 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Claveria has 41 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alimoan | 1.69% | 538 | 548 | -1.82% | -0.39% |
| Bacsay Cataraoan Norte | 1.18% | 378 | 343 | 10.20% | 2.07% |
| Bacsay Cataraoan Sur | 1.58% | 503 | 510 | -1.37% | -0.29% |
| Bacsay Mapulapula | 1.76% | 562 | 437 | 28.60% | 5.44% |
| Bilibigao | 1.97% | 629 | 613 | 2.61% | 0.54% |
| Buenavista | 0.96% | 305 | 295 | 3.39% | 0.70% |
| Cadcadir East | 2.04% | 651 | 597 | 9.05% | 1.84% |
| Cadcadir West | 1.91% | 610 | 620 | -1.61% | -0.34% |
| Camalaggoan/D Leaño | 1.31% | 418 | 360 | 16.11% | 3.19% |
| Capanikian | 1.96% | 624 | 633 | -1.42% | -0.30% |
| Centro I | 5.60% | 1,785 | 1,804 | -1.05% | -0.22% |
| Centro II | 1.70% | 541 | 632 | -14.40% | -3.22% |
| Centro III | 3.42% | 1,091 | 1,169 | -6.67% | -1.44% |
| Centro IV | 3.07% | 979 | 929 | 5.38% | 1.11% |
| Centro V | 3.52% | 1,123 | 1,090 | 3.03% | 0.63% |
| Centro VI | 6.23% | 1,987 | 1,742 | 14.06% | 2.81% |
| Centro VII | 3.29% | 1,050 | 932 | 12.66% | 2.54% |
| Centro VIII | 2.78% | 888 | 879 | 1.02% | 0.21% |
| Culao | 4.03% | 1,284 | 1,084 | 18.45% | 3.63% |
| Dibalio | 3.08% | 981 | 821 | 19.49% | 3.82% |
| Kilkiling | 3.67% | 1,170 | 944 | 23.94% | 4.62% |
| Lablabig | 1.31% | 417 | 374 | 11.50% | 2.32% |
| Luzon | 1.58% | 504 | 470 | 7.23% | 1.48% |
| Mabnang | 1.81% | 578 | 538 | 7.43% | 1.52% |
| Magdalena | 2.46% | 786 | 856 | -8.18% | -1.78% |
| Malilitao | 2.27% | 723 | 696 | 3.88% | 0.80% |
| Nagsabaran | 1.62% | 518 | 495 | 4.65% | 0.96% |
| Pata East | 3.56% | 1,135 | 1,063 | 6.77% | 1.39% |
| Pata West | 3.15% | 1,005 | 1,004 | 0.10% | 0.02% |
| Pinas | 2.29% | 731 | 641 | 14.04% | 2.80% |
| San Antonio | 0.94% | 299 | 308 | -2.92% | -0.62% |
| San Isidro | 0.80% | 255 | 261 | -2.30% | -0.49% |
| San Vicente | 1.19% | 381 | 340 | 12.06% | 2.43% |
| Santa Maria | 1.55% | 495 | 450 | 10.00% | 2.03% |
| Santiago | 1.11% | 354 | 354 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Santo Niño | 1.03% | 327 | 291 | 12.37% | 2.49% |
| Santo Tomas | 1.23% | 391 | 402 | -2.74% | -0.58% |
| Tabbugan | 1.66% | 530 | 487 | 8.83% | 1.80% |
| Taggat Norte | 4.63% | 1,478 | 1,192 | 23.99% | 4.63% |
| Taggat Sur | 6.74% | 2,150 | 2,075 | 3.61% | 0.75% |
| Union | 2.34% | 746 | 642 | 16.20% | 3.21% |
| Claveria Total | 31,900 | 29,921 | 6.61% | 1.36% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Claveria for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱104,014,882.10.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 59,631,542.95 | – |
| 2010 | 64,257,479.50 | 7.76% |
| 2011 | 70,468,488.78 | 9.67% |
| 2012 | 68,666,211.03 | -2.56% |
| 2013 | 74,602,458.29 | 8.65% |
| 2014 | 84,367,536.84 | 13.09% |
| 2015 | 94,352,634.19 | 11.84% |
| 2016 | 104,014,882.10 | 10.24% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Claveria in the 2015 Census was 29,895 broken down into 7,258 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24,242 | 4,921 | 4.93 | |
| 25,342 | 5,428 | 4.67 | |
| 29,249 | 5,767 | 5.07 | |
| 30,267 | 6,730 | 4.50 | |
| 30,482 | 7,127 | 4.28 | |
| 29,895 | 7,258 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Claveria is 10 to 14, with 2,961 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 457 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 503 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,092 | 6.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,847 | 9.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,961 | 9.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,752 | 9.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,441 | 8.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,310 | 7.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,096 | 7.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,935 | 6.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,867 | 6.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,876 | 6.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,541 | 5.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,350 | 4.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,010 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 772 | 2.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 587 | 1.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 457 | 1.53% |
| 80 and over | 524 | 1.75% |
| Total | 29,921 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Claveria grew from 5,472 in 1903 to 31,900 in 2020, an increase of 26,428 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.36%, or an increase of 1,979 people, from the previous population of 29,921 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,472 | – | |
| 8,516 | 2.83% | |
| 11,989 | 1.72% | |
| 12,703 | 0.60% | |
| 17,025 | 2.61% | |
| 22,614 | 2.82% | |
| 23,126 | 0.45% | |
| 24,509 | 1.17% | |
| 24,145 | -0.15% | |
| 25,363 | 0.93% | |
| 29,277 | 3.12% | |
| 30,275 | 0.46% | |
| 30,482 | 0.25% | |
| 29,921 | -0.35% | |
| 31,900 | 1.36% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Claveria for the year 2019 was 20,455, broken down into 10,030 males and 10,425 females.
Location
The municipal center of Claveria is situated at approximately 18° 37' North, 121° 5' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.6 meters or 34.9 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 Claveria are Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, and Candon, Ilocos Sur. The nearest municipalities are Santa Praxedes, Cagayan, Sanchez-Mira, Cagayan, Adams, Ilocos Norte, Dumalneg, Ilocos Norte, Pamplona, Cagayan, and Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 444.82 kilometers (276.40 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Praxedes, Cagayan, 11.12 kilometers (6.91 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
- Sanchez-Mira, Cagayan, 16.84 kilometers (10.47 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S71°E)
- Adams, Ilocos Norte, 25.09 kilometers (15.59 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
- Dumalneg, Ilocos Norte, 30.51 kilometers (18.96 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
- Pamplona, Cagayan, 31.50 kilometers (19.57 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
- Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, 31.62 kilometers (19.65 miles) to the West (S80°W)
Nearest cities
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 69.00 kilometers (42.87 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 82.21 kilometers (51.08 miles) to the Southwest (S42°W)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 129.91 kilometers (80.72 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 132.14 kilometers (82.11 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 136.36 kilometers (84.73 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 170.96 kilometers (106.23 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
Distance from Manila: 444.82 kilometers (276.40 miles) to the South (S1°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.