Cunig, 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) | 804 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.0055, 121.6816 (18° 0' North, 121° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.3 meters (109.3 feet) |
Cunig is a barangay in the municipality of Gattaran, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 804. This represented 1.37% of the total population of Gattaran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cunig in the 2015 Census was 762 broken down into 166 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 359 | 67 | 5.36 | |
| 379 | 80 | 4.74 | |
| 474 | 93 | 5.10 | |
| 633 | 133 | 4.76 | |
| 693 | 146 | 4.75 | |
| 762 | 166 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cunig is 15 to 19, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 71 | 9.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 11.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 9.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 92 | 12.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 9.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 8.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 7.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 5.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 4.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 4.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 4.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 1.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.92% |
| Total | 762 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cunig grew from 359 in 1990 to 804 in 2020, an increase of 445 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.14%, or an increase of 42 people, from the previous population of 762 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 359 | – | |
| 379 | 1.02% | |
| 474 | 4.91% | |
| 633 | 4.07% | |
| 693 | 3.35% | |
| 762 | 1.82% | |
| 804 | 1.14% |
Location
Cunig is situated at approximately 18.0055, 121.6816, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.3 meters or 109.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cunig 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.