Abra, Municipality of Gattaran, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Gattaran |
| Postal code | 3508 |
| Population (2020) | 896 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.0287, 121.7897 (18° 2' North, 121° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 69.6 meters (228.3 feet) |
Abra is a barangay in the municipality of Gattaran, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 896. This represented 1.52% of the total population of Gattaran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abra in the 2015 Census was 981 broken down into 200 households or an average of 4.91 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 696 | 121 | 5.75 | |
| 676 | 135 | 5.01 | |
| 732 | 129 | 5.67 | |
| 832 | 151 | 5.51 | |
| 887 | 184 | 4.82 | |
| 981 | 200 | 4.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Abra are in the ranges 1 to 4, and 15 to 19, with 107 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 107 | 10.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 100 | 10.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 102 | 10.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 107 | 10.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 78 | 7.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 80 | 8.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 6.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 6.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 64 | 6.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 3.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 4.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 3.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 3.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.53% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.02% |
| Total | 981 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abra grew from 696 in 1990 to 896 in 2020, an increase of 200 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.89%, or a decrease of 85 people, from the previous population of 981 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 696 | – | |
| 678 | -0.49% | |
| 732 | 1.66% | |
| 832 | 1.78% | |
| 887 | 2.36% | |
| 981 | 1.94% | |
| 896 | -1.89% |
Location
Abra is situated at approximately 18.0287, 121.7897, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 69.6 meters or 228.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abra 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.