Dicaraoyan, Municipality of Echague, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Echague |
| Postal code | 3309 |
| Population (2020) | 396 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.6833, 121.8492 (16° 41' North, 121° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 99.4 meters (326.1 feet) |
Dicaraoyan is a barangay in the municipality of Echague, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 396. This represented 0.45% of the total population of Echague.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dicaraoyan in the 2015 Census was 410 broken down into 93 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | 39 | 4.85 | |
| 220 | 46 | 4.78 | |
| 250 | 47 | 5.32 | |
| 325 | 63 | 5.16 | |
| 385 | 78 | 4.94 | |
| 410 | 93 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dicaraoyan is 20 to 24, with 52 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 40 | 9.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 44 | 10.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 47 | 11.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 45 | 10.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 52 | 12.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 8.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 7.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 5.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 5.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 2.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 4.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 2.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.24% |
| Total | 410 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dicaraoyan grew from 189 in 1990 to 396 in 2020, an increase of 207 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.73%, or a decrease of 14 people, from the previous population of 410 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 189 | – | |
| 220 | 2.89% | |
| 250 | 2.78% | |
| 325 | 3.68% | |
| 385 | 6.36% | |
| 410 | 1.20% | |
| 396 | -0.73% |
Location
Dicaraoyan is situated at approximately 16.6833, 121.8492, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 99.4 meters or 326.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dicaraoyan 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.