Carmen, Municipality of Silang, Province of Cavite
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| Municipality | Silang |
| Postal code | 4118 |
| Population (2020) | 3,210 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.2266, 121.0357 (14° 14' North, 121° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 192.0 meters (629.9 feet) |
Carmen is a barangay in the municipality of Silang, in the province of Cavite. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,210. This represented 1.09% of the total population of Silang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Carmen in the 2015 Census was 2,506 broken down into 587 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 779 | 144 | 5.41 | |
| 756 | 147 | 5.14 | |
| 1,280 | 247 | 5.18 | |
| 1,884 | 364 | 5.18 | |
| 1,768 | 375 | 4.71 | |
| 2,506 | 587 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Carmen is 10 to 14, with 265 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 71 | 2.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 258 | 10.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 259 | 10.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 265 | 10.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 244 | 9.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 259 | 10.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 237 | 9.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 186 | 7.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 170 | 6.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 138 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 131 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 96 | 3.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 70 | 2.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 54 | 2.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 0.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.40% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.64% |
| Total | 2,506 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Carmen grew from 779 in 1990 to 3,210 in 2020, an increase of 2,431 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.35%, or an increase of 704 people, from the previous population of 2,506 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 779 | – | |
| 756 | -0.56% | |
| 1,280 | 11.95% | |
| 1,884 | 5.48% | |
| 1,768 | -2.29% | |
| 2,506 | 6.87% | |
| 3,210 | 5.35% |
Location
Carmen is situated at approximately 14.2266, 121.0357, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 192.0 meters or 629.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Carmen 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.