Dangcalan, Municipality of Castilla, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Castilla |
| Postal code | 4713 |
| Population (2020) | 413 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9677, 123.8777 (12° 58' North, 123° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.8 meters (114.2 feet) |
Dangcalan is a barangay in the municipality of Castilla, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 413. This represented 0.68% of the total population of Castilla.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dangcalan in the 2015 Census was 454 broken down into 100 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 349 | 69 | 5.06 | |
| 457 | 91 | 5.02 | |
| 428 | 91 | 4.70 | |
| 369 | 89 | 4.15 | |
| 391 | 94 | 4.16 | |
| 454 | 100 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dangcalan is 10 to 14, with 70 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 41 | 9.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 56 | 12.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 70 | 15.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 12.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 27 | 5.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 4.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 5.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 8.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 4.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 3.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 5.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 3.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.54% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.88% |
| Total | 454 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dangcalan grew from 349 in 1990 to 413 in 2020, an increase of 64 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.97%, or a decrease of 41 people, from the previous population of 454 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 349 | – | |
| 457 | 5.18% | |
| 428 | -1.40% | |
| 369 | -2.02% | |
| 391 | 2.13% | |
| 454 | 2.88% | |
| 413 | -1.97% |
Location
Dangcalan is situated at approximately 12.9677, 123.8777, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.8 meters or 114.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dangcalan 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.