Taligan, 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) | 703 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.0572, 121.6847 (18° 3' North, 121° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.3 meters (40.4 feet) |
Taligan is a barangay in the municipality of Gattaran, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 703. This represented 1.19% of the total population of Gattaran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Taligan in the 2015 Census was 707 broken down into 149 households or an average of 4.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431 | 80 | 5.39 | |
| 432 | 82 | 5.27 | |
| 470 | 92 | 5.11 | |
| 570 | 110 | 5.18 | |
| 586 | 135 | 4.34 | |
| 707 | 149 | 4.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Taligan is 5 to 9, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 59 | 8.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 75 | 10.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 70 | 9.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 8.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 7.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 61 | 8.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 10.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 6.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 7.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 4.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 4.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 3.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.56% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.57% |
| Total | 707 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Taligan grew from 431 in 1990 to 703 in 2020, an increase of 272 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.12%, or a decrease of 4 people, from the previous population of 707 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 431 | – | |
| 432 | 0.04% | |
| 470 | 1.82% | |
| 570 | 2.70% | |
| 586 | 1.01% | |
| 707 | 3.64% | |
| 703 | -0.12% |
Location
Taligan is situated at approximately 18.0572, 121.6847, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.3 meters or 40.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Taligan 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.