Carolotan, Municipality of Dupax Del Sur, Province of Nueva Vizcaya
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Nueva Vizcaya |
| Municipality | Dupax Del Sur |
| Postal code | 3707 |
| Population (2020) | 1,103 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.2282, 121.1336 (16° 14' North, 121° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 473.2 meters (1,552.5 feet) |
Carolotan is a barangay in the municipality of Dupax Del Sur, in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,103. This represented 5.20% of the total population of Dupax Del Sur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Carolotan in the 2015 Census was 1,016 broken down into 239 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 824 | 146 | 5.64 | |
| 822 | 158 | 5.20 | |
| 797 | 163 | 4.89 | |
| 912 | 194 | 4.70 | |
| 973 | 207 | 4.70 | |
| 1,016 | 239 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Carolotan is 5 to 9, with 134 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 97 | 9.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 134 | 13.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 8.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 89 | 8.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 8.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 85 | 8.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 81 | 7.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 7.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 6.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 4.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 4.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.39% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.39% |
| Total | 1,016 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Carolotan grew from 824 in 1990 to 1,103 in 2020, an increase of 279 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.74%, or an increase of 87 people, from the previous population of 1,016 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 824 | – | |
| 822 | -0.05% | |
| 797 | -0.66% | |
| 912 | 1.88% | |
| 973 | 2.38% | |
| 1,016 | 0.83% | |
| 1,103 | 1.74% |
Location
Carolotan is situated at approximately 16.2282, 121.1336, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 473.2 meters or 1,552.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Carolotan 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.