Calayan, Municipality of Gonzaga, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Gonzaga |
| Postal code | 3513 |
| Population (2020) | 1,998 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.2827, 122.0115 (18° 17' North, 122° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Calayan is a barangay in the municipality of Gonzaga, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,998. This represented 4.79% of the total population of Gonzaga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Calayan in the 2015 Census was 1,802 broken down into 407 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,396 | 273 | 5.11 | |
| 1,430 | 310 | 4.61 | |
| 1,610 | 316 | 5.09 | |
| 1,663 | 373 | 4.46 | |
| 1,724 | 394 | 4.38 | |
| 1,802 | 407 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Calayan is 5 to 9, with 191 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 1.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 154 | 8.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 191 | 10.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 173 | 9.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 137 | 7.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 129 | 7.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 153 | 8.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 163 | 9.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 123 | 6.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 110 | 6.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 86 | 4.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 83 | 4.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 87 | 4.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 56 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 48 | 2.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 34 | 1.89% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.33% |
| Total | 1,802 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Calayan grew from 1,396 in 1990 to 1,998 in 2020, an increase of 602 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.20%, or an increase of 196 people, from the previous population of 1,802 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,396 | – | |
| 1,430 | 0.45% | |
| 1,610 | 2.57% | |
| 1,663 | 0.45% | |
| 1,724 | 1.32% | |
| 1,802 | 0.85% | |
| 1,998 | 2.20% |
Location
Calayan is situated at approximately 18.2827, 122.0115, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Calayan 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.