Tarum, Municipality of Mercedes, Province of Camarines Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| Municipality | Mercedes |
| Postal code | 4601 |
| Population (2020) | 1,630 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9470, 123.0793 (13° 57' North, 123° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.5 meters (142.7 feet) |
Tarum is a barangay in the municipality of Mercedes, in the province of Camarines Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,630. This represented 2.95% of the total population of Mercedes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tarum in the 2015 Census was 1,445 broken down into 375 households or an average of 3.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 999 | 192 | 5.20 | |
| 1,080 | 213 | 5.07 | |
| 1,167 | 222 | 5.26 | |
| 1,245 | 270 | 4.61 | |
| 1,440 | 317 | 4.54 | |
| 1,445 | 375 | 3.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tarum is 5 to 9, with 173 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 127 | 8.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 173 | 11.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 166 | 11.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 142 | 9.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 128 | 8.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 105 | 7.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 98 | 6.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 98 | 6.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 82 | 5.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 76 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 3.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 3.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 2.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 2.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.62% |
| Total | 1,445 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tarum grew from 1,008 in 1990 to 1,630 in 2020, an increase of 622 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.57%, or an increase of 185 people, from the previous population of 1,445 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,008 | – | |
| 1,080 | 1.30% | |
| 1,167 | 1.68% | |
| 1,245 | 0.90% | |
| 1,440 | 5.44% | |
| 1,445 | 0.07% | |
| 1,630 | 2.57% |
Location
Tarum is situated at approximately 13.9470, 123.0793, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.5 meters or 142.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tarum 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.