Tarcan, Municipality of Baliuag, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Baliuag |
| Postal code | 3006 |
| Population (2020) | 8,809 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.9323, 120.8787 (14° 56' North, 120° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.3 meters (60.0 feet) |
Tarcan is a barangay in the municipality of Baliuag, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,809. This represented 5.23% of the total population of Baliuag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tarcan in the 2015 Census was 7,290 broken down into 1,774 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,678 | 313 | 5.36 | |
| 3,021 | 604 | 5.00 | |
| 3,935 | 794 | 4.96 | |
| 5,620 | 1,201 | 4.68 | |
| 6,892 | 1,700 | 4.05 | |
| 7,290 | 1,774 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tarcan is 5 to 9, with 793 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 40 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 123 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 634 | 8.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 793 | 10.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 706 | 9.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 707 | 9.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 670 | 9.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 638 | 8.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 608 | 8.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 577 | 7.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 443 | 6.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 384 | 5.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 310 | 4.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 248 | 3.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 188 | 2.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 141 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 72 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 51 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 40 | 0.55% |
| Total | 7,333 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tarcan grew from 1,678 in 1990 to 8,809 in 2020, an increase of 7,131 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 1,476 people, from the previous population of 7,333 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,678 | – | |
| 3,021 | 11.64% | |
| 3,935 | 5.83% | |
| 5,621 | 5.04% | |
| 6,892 | 7.70% | |
| 7,333 | 1.19% | |
| 8,809 | 3.94% |
Location
Tarcan is situated at approximately 14.9323, 120.8787, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.3 meters or 60.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tarcan 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.