Maria Clara, 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) | 1,808 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.6155, 121.4896 (16° 37' North, 121° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 134.1 meters (440.0 feet) |
Maria Clara is a barangay in the municipality of Diffun, in the province of Quirino. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,808. This represented 3.22% of the total population of Diffun.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maria Clara in the 2015 Census was 1,505 broken down into 379 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 875 | 174 | 5.03 | |
| 1,025 | 213 | 4.81 | |
| 1,226 | 265 | 4.63 | |
| 1,152 | 277 | 4.16 | |
| 1,218 | 290 | 4.20 | |
| 1,505 | 379 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Maria Clara are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 151 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 143 | 9.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 151 | 10.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 151 | 10.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 137 | 9.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 136 | 9.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 7.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 121 | 8.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 95 | 6.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 99 | 6.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 80 | 5.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 74 | 4.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 4.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 3.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 1.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.73% |
| Total | 1,505 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maria Clara grew from 875 in 1990 to 1,808 in 2020, an increase of 933 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.94%, or an increase of 303 people, from the previous population of 1,505 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 875 | – | |
| 1,025 | 3.01% | |
| 1,226 | 3.91% | |
| 1,152 | -0.85% | |
| 1,218 | 2.05% | |
| 1,505 | 4.11% | |
| 1,808 | 3.94% |
Location
Maria Clara is situated at approximately 16.6155, 121.4896, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 134.1 meters or 440.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maria Clara 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.