Marikit, Municipality of Palanan, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Palanan |
| Postal code | 3334 |
| Population (2020) | 926 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0448, 122.4501 (17° 3' North, 122° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 138.4 meters (454.1 feet) |
Marikit is a barangay in the municipality of Palanan, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 926. This represented 5.24% of the total population of Palanan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Marikit in the 2015 Census was 761 broken down into 182 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 797 | 161 | 4.95 | |
| 811 | 169 | 4.80 | |
| 892 | 183 | 4.87 | |
| 869 | 160 | 5.43 | |
| 650 | 139 | 4.68 | |
| 761 | 182 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marikit is 15 to 19, with 95 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 76 | 9.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 92 | 12.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 84 | 11.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 95 | 12.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 9.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 6.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 6.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 3.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 4.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 5.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 3.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 3.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 2.50% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.79% |
| Total | 761 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marikit grew from 797 in 1990 to 926 in 2020, an increase of 129 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.22%, or an increase of 165 people, from the previous population of 761 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 797 | – | |
| 811 | 0.33% | |
| 892 | 2.06% | |
| 869 | -0.36% | |
| 650 | -10.03% | |
| 761 | 3.05% | |
| 926 | 4.22% |
Location
Marikit is situated at approximately 17.0448, 122.4501, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 138.4 meters or 454.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Marikit 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.