Cajel, Municipality of Diffun, Province of Quirino
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Quirino |
| Municipality | Diffun |
| Postal code | 3401 |
| Population (2020) | 2,082 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.5645, 121.5123 (16° 34' North, 121° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 134.4 meters (440.9 feet) |
Cajel is a barangay in the municipality of Diffun, in the province of Quirino. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,082. This represented 3.71% of the total population of Diffun.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cajel in the 2015 Census was 2,085 broken down into 520 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,342 | 254 | 5.28 | |
| 1,389 | 292 | 4.76 | |
| 1,511 | 334 | 4.52 | |
| 1,841 | 410 | 4.49 | |
| 1,861 | 457 | 4.07 | |
| 2,085 | 520 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cajel is 5 to 9, with 231 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 57 | 2.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 167 | 7.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 231 | 11.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 194 | 9.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 179 | 8.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 193 | 9.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 155 | 7.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 138 | 6.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 150 | 7.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 139 | 6.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 132 | 6.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 92 | 4.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 73 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 68 | 3.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 2.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.67% |
| Total | 2,089 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cajel grew from 1,342 in 1990 to 2,082 in 2020, an increase of 740 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.07%, or a decrease of 7 people, from the previous population of 2,089 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,342 | – | |
| 1,389 | 0.65% | |
| 1,511 | 1.82% | |
| 1,841 | 2.76% | |
| 1,865 | 0.47% | |
| 2,089 | 2.18% | |
| 2,082 | -0.07% |
Location
Cajel is situated at approximately 16.5645, 121.5123, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 134.4 meters or 440.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cajel 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.