Centro Norte, 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) | 1,290 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.0652, 121.6436 (18° 4' North, 121° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.7 meters (44.9 feet) |
Centro Norte, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Gattaran, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,290. This represented 2.19% of the total population of Gattaran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Centro Norte in the 2015 Census was 1,388 broken down into 327 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,292 | 276 | 4.68 | |
| 1,390 | 298 | 4.66 | |
| 1,485 | 328 | 4.53 | |
| 1,213 | 287 | 4.23 | |
| 1,232 | 281 | 4.38 | |
| 1,388 | 327 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Centro Norte is 20 to 24, with 143 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 17 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 102 | 7.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 119 | 8.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 117 | 8.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 109 | 7.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 143 | 10.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 107 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 95 | 6.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 91 | 6.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 86 | 6.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 78 | 5.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 81 | 5.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 74 | 5.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 3.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 3.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 2.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.37% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 1.95% |
| Total | 1,388 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Centro Norte fell from 1,292 in 1990 to 1,290 in 2020, a decrease of 2 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.53%, or a decrease of 98 people, from the previous population of 1,388 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,292 | – | |
| 1,390 | 1.38% | |
| 1,485 | 1.43% | |
| 1,213 | -2.75% | |
| 1,232 | 0.57% | |
| 1,388 | 2.30% | |
| 1,290 | -1.53% |
Location
Centro Norte is situated at approximately 18.0652, 121.6436, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.7 meters or 44.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Centro Norte 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.