Tangcaran, Municipality of Gerona, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Municipality | Gerona |
| Postal code | 2302 |
| Population (2020) | 917 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.6221, 120.5161 (15° 37' North, 120° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.4 meters (103.0 feet) |
Tangcaran is a barangay in the municipality of Gerona, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 917. This represented 0.97% of the total population of Gerona.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tangcaran in the 2015 Census was 750 broken down into 200 households or an average of 3.75 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 607 | 132 | 4.60 | |
| 684 | 154 | 4.44 | |
| 754 | 176 | 4.28 | |
| 755 | 183 | 4.13 | |
| 697 | 184 | 3.79 | |
| 750 | 200 | 3.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tangcaran is 5 to 9, with 100 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 5.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 100 | 13.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 7.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 7.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 53 | 7.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 8.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 8.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 4.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 6.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 6.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 5.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 5.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 2.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.07% |
| Total | 750 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tangcaran grew from 607 in 1990 to 917 in 2020, an increase of 310 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.32%, or an increase of 167 people, from the previous population of 750 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 607 | – | |
| 684 | 2.26% | |
| 754 | 2.11% | |
| 755 | 0.02% | |
| 697 | -2.87% | |
| 750 | 1.41% | |
| 917 | 4.32% |
Location
Tangcaran is situated at approximately 15.6221, 120.5161, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.4 meters or 103.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tangcaran 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.