Casoocan, Municipality of Virac, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Virac |
| Postal code | 4800 |
| Population (2020) | 549 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.5394, 124.1959 (13° 32' North, 124° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.2 meters (141.7 feet) |
Casoocan is a barangay in the municipality of Virac, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 549. This represented 0.72% of the total population of Virac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Casoocan in the 2015 Census was 471 broken down into 98 households or an average of 4.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 318 | 57 | 5.58 | |
| 326 | 65 | 5.02 | |
| 352 | 71 | 4.96 | |
| 409 | 78 | 5.24 | |
| 440 | 89 | 4.94 | |
| 471 | 98 | 4.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Casoocan is 10 to 14, with 66 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 3.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 9.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 12.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 14.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 53 | 11.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 5.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 24 | 5.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 8.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 4.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 3.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 5.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 3.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 4.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.06% |
| Total | 471 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Casoocan grew from 318 in 1990 to 549 in 2020, an increase of 231 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.28%, or an increase of 78 people, from the previous population of 471 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 318 | – | |
| 326 | 0.47% | |
| 352 | 1.66% | |
| 409 | 2.09% | |
| 440 | 2.70% | |
| 471 | 1.30% | |
| 549 | 3.28% |
Location
Casoocan is situated at approximately 13.5394, 124.1959, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.2 meters or 141.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Casoocan 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.