Caroan, 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) | 1,258 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.2680, 121.9153 (18° 16' North, 121° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.5 meters (21.3 feet) |
Caroan is a barangay in the municipality of Gonzaga, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,258. This represented 3.02% of the total population of Gonzaga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caroan in the 2015 Census was 1,116 broken down into 265 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 560 | 114 | 4.91 | |
| 728 | 151 | 4.82 | |
| 852 | 173 | 4.92 | |
| 976 | 197 | 4.95 | |
| 988 | 222 | 4.45 | |
| 1,116 | 265 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caroan is 15 to 19, with 134 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 | 23 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 104 | 9.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 113 | 10.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 102 | 9.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 134 | 12.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 133 | 11.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 7.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 79 | 7.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 79 | 7.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 5.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 5.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 2.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 0.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.36% |
| Total | 1,116 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caroan grew from 560 in 1990 to 1,258 in 2020, an increase of 698 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.55%, or an increase of 142 people, from the previous population of 1,116 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 560 | – | |
| 728 | 5.04% | |
| 852 | 3.43% | |
| 976 | 1.89% | |
| 988 | 0.45% | |
| 1,116 | 2.35% | |
| 1,258 | 2.55% |
Location
Caroan is situated at approximately 18.2680, 121.9153, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.5 meters or 21.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caroan 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.