Catol, Municipality of Candelaria, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Candelaria |
| Postal code | 2212 |
| Population (2020) | 1,286 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.6201, 119.9325 (15° 37' North, 119° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.7 meters (44.9 feet) |
Catol is a barangay in the municipality of Candelaria, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,286. This represented 4.25% of the total population of Candelaria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Catol in the 2015 Census was 1,344 broken down into 292 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,125 | 190 | 5.92 | |
| 1,167 | 218 | 5.35 | |
| 1,214 | 222 | 5.47 | |
| 1,056 | 230 | 4.59 | |
| 1,218 | 265 | 4.60 | |
| 1,344 | 292 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Catol is 1 to 4, with 198 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 3.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 198 | 14.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 131 | 9.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 105 | 7.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 108 | 8.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 78 | 5.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 6.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 87 | 6.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 5.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 86 | 6.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 62 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 4.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 75 | 5.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 3.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 2.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.56% |
| 80 and over | 30 | 2.23% |
| Total | 1,344 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Catol grew from 1,125 in 1990 to 1,286 in 2020, an increase of 161 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.92%, or a decrease of 58 people, from the previous population of 1,344 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,125 | – | |
| 1,167 | 0.69% | |
| 1,214 | 0.85% | |
| 1,056 | -1.90% | |
| 1,218 | 5.33% | |
| 1,344 | 1.89% | |
| 1,286 | -0.92% |
Location
Catol is situated at approximately 15.6201, 119.9325, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.7 meters or 44.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Catol 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.