Kigtan, Municipality of Calauag, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Calauag |
| Postal code | 4318 |
| Population (2020) | 225 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9347, 122.3186 (13° 56' North, 122° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 85.4 meters (280.2 feet) |
Kigtan is a barangay in the municipality of Calauag, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 225. This represented 0.31% of the total population of Calauag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kigtan in the 2015 Census was 507 broken down into 103 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | 28 | 4.68 | |
| 300 | 58 | 5.17 | |
| 336 | 67 | 5.01 | |
| 235 | 53 | 4.43 | |
| 506 | 116 | 4.36 | |
| 507 | 103 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Kigtan are in the ranges 10 to 14, and 15 to 19, with 61 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 10.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 55 | 10.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 61 | 12.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 12.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 7.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 6.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 7.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 7.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 6.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 4.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 2.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.18% |
| Total | 507 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kigtan grew from 131 in 1990 to 225 in 2020, an increase of 94 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 15.72%, or a decrease of 282 people, from the previous population of 507 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 131 | – | |
| 300 | 16.79% | |
| 336 | 2.46% | |
| 235 | -4.81% | |
| 506 | 32.20% | |
| 507 | 0.04% | |
| 225 | -15.72% |
Location
Kigtan is situated at approximately 13.9347, 122.3186, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 85.4 meters or 280.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kigtan 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.