Kirang, Municipality of Aritao, Province of Nueva Vizcaya
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Nueva Vizcaya |
| Municipality | Aritao |
| Postal code | 3704 |
| Population (2020) | 3,210 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.2940, 121.0139 (16° 18' North, 121° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 412.3 meters (1,352.7 feet) |
Kirang is a barangay in the municipality of Aritao, in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,210. This represented 7.61% of the total population of Aritao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kirang in the 2015 Census was 2,525 broken down into 644 households or an average of 3.92 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,216 | 233 | 5.22 | |
| 1,692 | 327 | 5.17 | |
| 1,882 | 344 | 5.47 | |
| 2,087 | 459 | 4.55 | |
| 2,541 | 562 | 4.52 | |
| 2,525 | 644 | 3.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kirang is 5 to 9, with 275 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 212 | 8.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 275 | 10.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 274 | 10.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 232 | 9.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 242 | 9.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 205 | 8.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 188 | 7.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 145 | 5.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 143 | 5.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 145 | 5.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 129 | 5.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 112 | 4.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 69 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 57 | 2.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.63% |
| Total | 2,525 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kirang grew from 1,216 in 1990 to 3,210 in 2020, an increase of 1,994 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 5.18%, or an increase of 685 people, from the previous population of 2,525 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,216 | – | |
| 1,693 | 6.40% | |
| 1,882 | 2.30% | |
| 2,087 | 1.44% | |
| 2,541 | 7.43% | |
| 2,525 | -0.12% | |
| 3,210 | 5.18% |
Location
Kirang is situated at approximately 16.2940, 121.0139, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 412.3 meters or 1,352.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kirang 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.