Dicarma, City of Cabanatuan, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| City | Cabanatuan |
| Postal code | 3100 |
| Population (2020) | 4,344 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4844, 120.9706 (15° 29' North, 120° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 36.2 meters (118.8 feet) |
Dicarma, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Cabanatuan, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,344. This represented 1.33% of the total population of Cabanatuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dicarma in the 2015 Census was 4,480 broken down into 1,016 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,402 | 466 | 5.15 | |
| 2,468 | 520 | 4.75 | |
| 2,528 | 524 | 4.82 | |
| 3,136 | 754 | 4.16 | |
| 3,239 | 726 | 4.46 | |
| 4,480 | 1,016 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dicarma is 5 to 9, with 510 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 84 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 371 | 8.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 510 | 11.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 459 | 10.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 454 | 10.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 426 | 9.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 455 | 10.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 343 | 7.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 328 | 7.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 247 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 200 | 4.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 183 | 4.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 162 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 124 | 2.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 66 | 1.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 0.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 0.56% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.20% |
| Total | 4,480 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dicarma grew from 2,402 in 1990 to 4,344 in 2020, an increase of 1,942 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.65%, or a decrease of 136 people, from the previous population of 4,480 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,402 | – | |
| 2,468 | 0.51% | |
| 2,528 | 0.52% | |
| 3,136 | 3.02% | |
| 3,239 | 1.18% | |
| 4,480 | 6.37% | |
| 4,344 | -0.65% |
Location
Dicarma is situated at approximately 15.4844, 120.9706, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.2 meters or 118.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dicarma shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Mabini Extension, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
- Maria Theresa, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
- Quezon District (Poblacion), Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
- General Luna (Poblacion), Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
- Barrera District (Poblacion), Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
- Dimasalang (Poblacion), Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
- Villa Ofelia-Caridad, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.