Baracaoit, 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) | 3,196 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.0535, 121.7866 (18° 3' North, 121° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.6 meters (87.3 feet) |
Baracaoit is a barangay in the municipality of Gattaran, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,196. This represented 5.43% of the total population of Gattaran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baracaoit in the 2015 Census was 3,120 broken down into 744 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,111 | 418 | 5.05 | |
| 2,317 | 473 | 4.90 | |
| 2,401 | 488 | 4.92 | |
| 2,708 | 568 | 4.77 | |
| 2,993 | 666 | 4.49 | |
| 3,120 | 744 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baracaoit is 5 to 9, with 310 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 27 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 66 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 276 | 8.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 310 | 9.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 297 | 9.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 297 | 9.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 302 | 9.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 288 | 9.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 183 | 5.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 200 | 6.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 193 | 6.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 166 | 5.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 159 | 5.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 130 | 4.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 87 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 65 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 1.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 0.87% |
| Total | 3,120 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baracaoit grew from 2,111 in 1990 to 3,196 in 2020, an increase of 1,085 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.51%, or an increase of 76 people, from the previous population of 3,120 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,111 | – | |
| 2,317 | 1.76% | |
| 2,401 | 0.77% | |
| 2,708 | 1.67% | |
| 2,993 | 3.71% | |
| 3,120 | 0.79% | |
| 3,196 | 0.51% |
Location
Baracaoit is situated at approximately 18.0535, 121.7866, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.6 meters or 87.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baracaoit 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.