Dammang, Municipality of Sanchez-Mira, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Sanchez-Mira |
| Postal code | 3518 |
| Population (2020) | 934 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.5690, 121.2373 (18° 34' North, 121° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.4 meters (17.7 feet) |
Dammang is a barangay in the municipality of Sanchez-Mira, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 934. This represented 3.57% of the total population of Sanchez-Mira.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dammang in the 2015 Census was 796 broken down into 183 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490 | 91 | 5.38 | |
| 538 | 106 | 5.08 | |
| 620 | 119 | 5.21 | |
| 705 | 139 | 5.07 | |
| 747 | 155 | 4.82 | |
| 796 | 183 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dammang is 10 to 14, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 8.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 81 | 10.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 91 | 11.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 78 | 9.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 8.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 8.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 9.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 4.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 5.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 4.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 2.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 2.14% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.01% |
| Total | 796 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dammang grew from 490 in 1990 to 934 in 2020, an increase of 444 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.42%, or an increase of 138 people, from the previous population of 796 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 490 | – | |
| 538 | 1.77% | |
| 620 | 3.09% | |
| 705 | 1.79% | |
| 756 | 2.57% | |
| 796 | 0.99% | |
| 934 | 3.42% |
Location
Dammang is situated at approximately 18.5690, 121.2373, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.4 meters or 17.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dammang 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.