Tapel, 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) | 3,035 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.2993, 122.0323 (18° 18' North, 122° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Tapel is a barangay in the municipality of Gonzaga, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,035. This represented 7.28% of the total population of Gonzaga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tapel in the 2015 Census was 2,865 broken down into 662 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,887 | 344 | 5.49 | |
| 2,089 | 405 | 5.16 | |
| 2,345 | 436 | 5.38 | |
| 2,646 | 559 | 4.73 | |
| 2,674 | 611 | 4.38 | |
| 2,865 | 662 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tapel is 5 to 9, with 308 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 57 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 251 | 8.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 308 | 10.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 296 | 10.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 305 | 10.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 217 | 7.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 200 | 6.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 194 | 6.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 210 | 7.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 203 | 7.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 169 | 5.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 137 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 89 | 3.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 76 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 62 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 1.15% |
| Total | 2,865 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tapel grew from 1,887 in 1990 to 3,035 in 2020, an increase of 1,148 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.22%, or an increase of 170 people, from the previous population of 2,865 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,887 | – | |
| 2,089 | 1.92% | |
| 2,345 | 2.51% | |
| 2,646 | 1.68% | |
| 2,674 | 0.38% | |
| 2,865 | 1.32% | |
| 3,035 | 1.22% |
Location
Tapel is situated at approximately 18.2993, 122.0323, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tapel 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.