Mapitac, 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) | 221 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.8345, 121.5217 (17° 50' North, 121° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 80.9 meters (265.4 feet) |
Mapitac is a barangay in the municipality of Santo Niño, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 221. This represented 0.77% of the total population of Santo Niño.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mapitac in the 2015 Census was 252 broken down into 60 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186 | 39 | 4.77 | |
| 213 | 49 | 4.35 | |
| 252 | 45 | 5.60 | |
| 255 | 59 | 4.32 | |
| 221 | 52 | 4.25 | |
| 252 | 60 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mapitac is 15 to 19, with 34 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 7.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 18 | 7.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 15 | 5.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 13.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 18 | 7.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 10.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 6.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 15 | 5.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 8.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 5.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 5.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 6.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 2.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.98% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.40% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.19% |
| Total | 252 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mapitac grew from 186 in 1990 to 221 in 2020, an increase of 35 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.73%, or a decrease of 31 people, from the previous population of 252 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 186 | – | |
| 213 | 2.57% | |
| 252 | 3.67% | |
| 255 | 0.16% | |
| 221 | -5.08% | |
| 252 | 2.53% | |
| 221 | -2.73% |
Location
Mapitac is situated at approximately 17.8345, 121.5217, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 80.9 meters or 265.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mapitac 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.