Tucao, Municipality of Caramoran, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Caramoran |
| Postal code | 4808 |
| Population (2020) | 782 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.9883, 124.1561 (13° 59' North, 124° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.2 meters (92.5 feet) |
Tucao is a barangay in the municipality of Caramoran, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 782. This represented 2.44% of the total population of Caramoran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tucao in the 2015 Census was 747 broken down into 136 households or an average of 5.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 542 | 96 | 5.65 | |
| 487 | 96 | 5.07 | |
| 551 | 88 | 6.26 | |
| 592 | 99 | 5.98 | |
| 665 | 111 | 5.99 | |
| 747 | 136 | 5.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tucao is 5 to 9, with 110 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 3.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 97 | 12.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 110 | 14.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 97 | 12.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 69 | 9.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 7.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 6.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 6.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 4.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 4.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 4.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.27% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.27% |
| Total | 747 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tucao grew from 542 in 1990 to 782 in 2020, an increase of 240 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.97%, or an increase of 35 people, from the previous population of 747 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 542 | – | |
| 487 | -1.98% | |
| 551 | 2.68% | |
| 592 | 0.99% | |
| 665 | 4.32% | |
| 747 | 2.24% | |
| 782 | 0.97% |
Location
Tucao is situated at approximately 13.9883, 124.1561, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.2 meters or 92.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tucao shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Bothoan (Poblacion), Caramoran, Catanduanes
- Camburo, Caramoran, Catanduanes
- Toytoy (Poblacion), Caramoran, Catanduanes
- Cahan, Bagamanoc, Catanduanes
- Lourdes, Pandan, Catanduanes
- Dariao, Caramoran, Catanduanes
- Maysuran, Caramoran, Catanduanes
- Buenavista, Caramoran, Catanduanes
- Sabangan, Caramoran, Catanduanes
- Mabini, Caramoran, Catanduanes
- Tubli, Caramoran, Catanduanes
- Salvacion (Panuto), Bagamanoc, Catanduanes
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.