Carael, Municipality of Botolan, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Botolan |
| Postal code | 2202 |
| Population (2020) | 2,405 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.2817, 120.0338 (15° 17' North, 120° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.8 meters (45.3 feet) |
Carael is a barangay in the municipality of Botolan, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,405. This represented 3.60% of the total population of Botolan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Carael in the 2015 Census was 2,057 broken down into 501 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,541 | 505 | 5.03 | |
| 1,438 | 308 | 4.67 | |
| 1,631 | 355 | 4.59 | |
| 2,088 | 459 | 4.55 | |
| 2,440 | 632 | 3.86 | |
| 2,057 | 501 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Carael is 5 to 9, with 235 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 186 | 9.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 235 | 11.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 212 | 10.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 184 | 8.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 170 | 8.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 159 | 7.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 155 | 7.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 121 | 5.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 101 | 4.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 113 | 5.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 99 | 4.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 99 | 4.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 65 | 3.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 55 | 2.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 1.12% |
| Total | 2,057 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Carael fell from 2,541 in 1990 to 2,405 in 2020, a decrease of 136 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.34%, or an increase of 348 people, from the previous population of 2,057 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,541 | – | |
| 1,438 | -10.12% | |
| 1,631 | 2.74% | |
| 2,088 | 3.47% | |
| 2,440 | 5.83% | |
| 2,057 | -3.20% | |
| 2,405 | 3.34% |
Location
Carael is situated at approximately 15.2817, 120.0338, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.8 meters or 45.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Carael shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Batonlapoc, Botolan, Zambales
- Paudpod, Botolan, Zambales
- San Juan, Botolan, Zambales
- Bangan, Botolan, Zambales
- Capayawan, Botolan, Zambales
- Paco (Poblacion), Botolan, Zambales
- Panan, Botolan, Zambales
- Porac, Botolan, Zambales
- Mabanglit, Cabangan, Zambales
- Malomboy, Botolan, Zambales
- Poonbato, Botolan, Zambales
- Cadmang-Reserva, Cabangan, Zambales
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.