Gattaran, Province of Cagayan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Barangay count | 50 |
| Postal code | 3508 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 707.50 km2 (273.17 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 58,874 |
| Density (2020) | 83 / km2 (216 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 4' North, 121° 39' East (18.0614, 121.6433) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.3 meters (46.8 feet) |
Gattaran is a coastal municipality in the province of Cagayan.
The municipality has a land area of 707.50 square kilometers or 273.17 square miles which constitutes 7.53% of Cagayan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 58,874. This represented 4.64% of the total population of Cagayan province, or 1.60% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 83 inhabitants per square kilometer or 216 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Gattaran has 50 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abra | 1.52% | 896 | 981 | -8.66% | -1.89% |
| Aguiguican | 3.33% | 1,962 | 1,699 | 15.48% | 3.08% |
| Bangatan Ngagan | 1.68% | 991 | 921 | 7.60% | 1.55% |
| Baracaoit | 5.43% | 3,196 | 3,120 | 2.44% | 0.51% |
| Baraoidan | 1.51% | 890 | 952 | -6.51% | -1.41% |
| Barbarit | 1.55% | 915 | 937 | -2.35% | -0.50% |
| Basao | 2.46% | 1,448 | 1,261 | 14.83% | 2.95% |
| Bolos Point | 1.56% | 919 | 841 | 9.27% | 1.88% |
| Cabayu | 0.67% | 393 | 381 | 3.15% | 0.65% |
| Calaoagan Bassit | 2.38% | 1,399 | 1,232 | 13.56% | 2.71% |
| Calaoagan Dackel | 2.03% | 1,198 | 1,214 | -1.32% | -0.28% |
| Capiddigan | 1.18% | 692 | 634 | 9.15% | 1.86% |
| Capissayan Norte | 4.64% | 2,730 | 2,477 | 10.21% | 2.07% |
| Capissayan Sur | 2.01% | 1,185 | 1,143 | 3.67% | 0.76% |
| Casicallan Norte | 1.43% | 842 | 801 | 5.12% | 1.06% |
| Casicallan Sur | 1.23% | 723 | 644 | 12.27% | 2.47% |
| Centro Norte | 2.19% | 1,290 | 1,388 | -7.06% | -1.53% |
| Centro Sur | 3.62% | 2,131 | 1,911 | 11.51% | 2.32% |
| Cullit | 1.79% | 1,053 | 916 | 14.96% | 2.98% |
| Cumao | 2.10% | 1,237 | 1,335 | -7.34% | -1.59% |
| Cunig | 1.37% | 804 | 762 | 5.51% | 1.14% |
| Dummun | 2.97% | 1,750 | 1,266 | 38.23% | 7.05% |
| Fugu | 0.00% | 1 | 423 | -99.76% | -72.00% |
| Ganzano | 1.40% | 822 | 720 | 14.17% | 2.83% |
| Guising | 1.86% | 1,094 | 1,106 | -1.08% | -0.23% |
| L. Adviento | 1.35% | 795 | 855 | -7.02% | -1.52% |
| Langgan | 0.31% | 181 | 166 | 9.04% | 1.84% |
| Lapogan | 3.13% | 1,844 | 1,862 | -0.97% | -0.20% |
| Mabuno | 5.67% | 3,341 | 3,380 | -1.15% | -0.24% |
| Nabaccayan | 3.25% | 1,913 | 1,805 | 5.98% | 1.23% |
| Naddungan | 2.79% | 1,641 | 1,530 | 7.25% | 1.49% |
| Nagatutuan | 1.02% | 600 | 548 | 9.49% | 1.93% |
| Nassiping | 1.86% | 1,093 | 1,090 | 0.28% | 0.06% |
| Newagac | 3.73% | 2,195 | 2,219 | -1.08% | -0.23% |
| Palagao Norte | 3.65% | 2,150 | 1,968 | 9.25% | 1.88% |
| Palagao Sur | 1.81% | 1,067 | 1,064 | 0.28% | 0.06% |
| Piña Este | 2.37% | 1,397 | 1,202 | 16.22% | 3.22% |
| Piña Weste | 2.51% | 1,480 | 1,462 | 1.23% | 0.26% |
| San Carlos | 1.74% | 1,027 | 966 | 6.31% | 1.30% |
| San Vicente | 2.89% | 1,700 | 1,528 | 11.26% | 2.27% |
| Santa Ana | 0.63% | 368 | 330 | 11.52% | 2.32% |
| Santa Maria | 1.40% | 822 | 850 | -3.29% | -0.70% |
| Sidem | 0.83% | 490 | 420 | 16.67% | 3.30% |
| T. Elizaga | 0.34% | 199 | 256 | -22.27% | -5.16% |
| Tagumay | 1.52% | 894 | 881 | 1.48% | 0.31% |
| Takiki | 1.00% | 590 | 564 | 4.61% | 0.95% |
| Taligan | 1.19% | 703 | 707 | -0.57% | -0.12% |
| Tanglagan | 2.13% | 1,252 | 1,409 | -11.14% | -2.46% |
| Tubungan Este | 0.62% | 366 | 339 | 7.96% | 1.63% |
| Tubungan Weste | 0.35% | 205 | 195 | 5.13% | 1.06% |
| Gattaran Total | 58,874 | 56,661 | 3.91% | 0.81% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Gattaran for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱206,368,494.43.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 111,695,546.82 | – |
| 2010 | 118,160,867.05 | 5.79% |
| 2011 | 129,692,401.41 | 9.76% |
| 2012 | 126,937,676.32 | -2.12% |
| 2013 | 143,559,909.98 | 13.09% |
| 2014 | 162,922,059.59 | 13.49% |
| 2015 | 186,415,072.43 | 14.42% |
| 2016 | 206,368,494.43 | 10.70% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Gattaran in the 2015 Census was 56,543 broken down into 12,874 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41,556 | 8,113 | 5.12 | |
| 43,897 | 9,077 | 4.84 | |
| 47,755 | 9,492 | 5.03 | |
| 50,269 | 10,788 | 4.66 | |
| 54,848 | 12,215 | 4.49 | |
| 56,543 | 12,874 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gattaran is 5 to 9, with 5,952 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 684 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,164 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,903 | 8.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,952 | 10.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,522 | 9.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,256 | 9.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,963 | 8.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,422 | 7.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,976 | 7.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,694 | 6.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,403 | 6.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,978 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,870 | 5.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,370 | 4.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,861 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,204 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 749 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 690 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 684 | 1.21% |
| Total | 56,661 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gattaran grew from 2,475 in 1903 to 58,874 in 2020, an increase of 56,399 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.81%, or an increase of 2,213 people, from the previous population of 56,661 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,475 | – | |
| 7,625 | 7.36% | |
| 19,889 | 4.91% | |
| 25,815 | 2.71% | |
| 20,837 | -1.87% | |
| 29,241 | 3.37% | |
| 34,595 | 3.43% | |
| 35,477 | 0.50% | |
| 41,565 | 1.60% | |
| 44,034 | 1.09% | |
| 47,804 | 1.78% | |
| 50,269 | 0.70% | |
| 54,848 | 3.22% | |
| 56,661 | 0.62% | |
| 58,874 | 0.81% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Gattaran for the year 2019 was 34,110, broken down into 17,049 males and 17,061 females.
Location
The municipal center of Gattaran is situated at approximately 18° 4' North, 121° 39' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.3 meters or 46.8 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 Gattaran are Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Ilagan, Isabela, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Batac, Ilocos Norte, and Cauayan, Isabela. The nearest municipalities are Lasam, Cagayan, Lal-lo, Cagayan, Alcala, Cagayan, Baggao, Cagayan, Allacapan, Cagayan, and Santo Niño, Cagayan. Its distance from the national capital is 390.57 kilometers (242.69 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lasam, Cagayan, 4.44 kilometers (2.76 miles) to the West (N86°W)
- Lal-lo, Cagayan, 15.62 kilometers (9.70 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Alcala, Cagayan, 17.66 kilometers (10.97 miles) to the South (S5°E)
- Baggao, Cagayan, 19.50 kilometers (12.12 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Allacapan, Cagayan, 20.49 kilometers (12.73 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- Santo Niño, Cagayan, 21.17 kilometers (13.15 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
Nearest cities
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 50.58 kilometers (31.43 miles) to the South (S11°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 67.80 kilometers (42.13 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 104.81 kilometers (65.12 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 112.11 kilometers (69.66 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 114.28 kilometers (71.01 miles) to the West (S90°W)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 125.43 kilometers (77.94 miles) to the South (S6°E)
Distance from Manila: 390.57 kilometers (242.69 miles) to the South (S10°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.