Marikit, Municipality of Casiguran, Province of Aurora
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Aurora |
| Municipality | Casiguran |
| Postal code | 3204 |
| Population (2020) | 964 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.2706, 122.1194 (16° 16' North, 122° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.5 meters (41.0 feet) |
Marikit is a barangay in the municipality of Casiguran, in the province of Aurora. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 964. This represented 3.63% of the total population of Casiguran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Marikit in the 2015 Census was 735 broken down into 173 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 367 | 70 | 5.24 | |
| 312 | 64 | 4.88 | |
| 367 | 74 | 4.96 | |
| 480 | 104 | 4.62 | |
| 609 | 140 | 4.35 | |
| 735 | 173 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marikit is 5 to 9, with 90 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 76 | 10.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 90 | 12.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 74 | 10.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 8.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 8.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 59 | 8.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 8.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 7.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 3.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 3.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 5.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.41% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.82% |
| Total | 735 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marikit grew from 372 in 1990 to 964 in 2020, an increase of 592 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.87%, or an increase of 229 people, from the previous population of 735 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 372 | – | |
| 314 | -3.13% | |
| 367 | 3.40% | |
| 480 | 3.77% | |
| 609 | 9.05% | |
| 735 | 3.64% | |
| 964 | 5.87% |
Location
Marikit is situated at approximately 16.2706, 122.1194, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.5 meters or 41.0 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.