Battung, Municipality of Tuao, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Tuao |
| Postal code | 3528 |
| Population (2020) | 2,297 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.7101, 121.4568 (17° 43' North, 121° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 40.3 meters (132.2 feet) |
Battung is a barangay in the municipality of Tuao, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,297. This represented 3.59% of the total population of Tuao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Battung in the 2015 Census was 2,359 broken down into 567 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,754 | 365 | 4.81 | |
| 2,041 | 404 | 5.05 | |
| 2,163 | 410 | 5.28 | |
| 2,283 | 484 | 4.72 | |
| 2,074 | 513 | 4.04 | |
| 2,359 | 567 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Battung is 5 to 9, with 238 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 60 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 225 | 9.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 238 | 10.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 217 | 9.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 204 | 8.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 207 | 8.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 191 | 8.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 158 | 6.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 167 | 7.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 138 | 5.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 133 | 5.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 114 | 4.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 106 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 81 | 3.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 55 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.81% |
| Total | 2,359 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Battung grew from 1,754 in 1990 to 2,297 in 2020, an increase of 543 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.56%, or a decrease of 62 people, from the previous population of 2,359 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,754 | – | |
| 2,041 | 2.88% | |
| 2,163 | 1.25% | |
| 2,283 | 0.75% | |
| 2,074 | -3.43% | |
| 2,359 | 2.48% | |
| 2,297 | -0.56% |
Location
Battung is situated at approximately 17.7101, 121.4568, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 40.3 meters or 132.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Battung 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.