Dungao, Municipality of Santo Niño, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Santo Niño |
| Postal code | 3525 |
| Population (2020) | 1,366 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.9565, 121.6150 (17° 57' North, 121° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.3 meters (46.9 feet) |
Dungao is a barangay in the municipality of Santo Niño, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,366. This represented 4.79% of the total population of Santo Niño.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dungao in the 2015 Census was 1,290 broken down into 309 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,165 | 239 | 4.87 | |
| 1,138 | 244 | 4.66 | |
| 1,146 | 243 | 4.72 | |
| 1,430 | 291 | 4.91 | |
| 1,307 | 296 | 4.42 | |
| 1,290 | 309 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dungao is 10 to 14, with 157 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 111 | 8.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 126 | 9.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 157 | 12.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 142 | 11.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 110 | 8.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 4.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 4.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 70 | 5.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 78 | 6.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 66 | 5.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 63 | 4.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 4.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 2.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.55% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.09% |
| Total | 1,290 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dungao grew from 1,165 in 1990 to 1,366 in 2020, an increase of 201 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.21%, or an increase of 76 people, from the previous population of 1,290 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,165 | – | |
| 1,138 | -0.44% | |
| 1,146 | 0.15% | |
| 1,430 | 3.10% | |
| 1,307 | -3.22% | |
| 1,290 | -0.25% | |
| 1,366 | 1.21% |
Location
Dungao is situated at approximately 17.9565, 121.6150, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.3 meters or 46.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dungao 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.