Monte Carmelo, 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) | 1,228 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9500, 123.8217 (12° 57' North, 123° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 47.6 meters (156.2 feet) |
Monte Carmelo is a barangay in the municipality of Castilla, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,228. This represented 2.03% of the total population of Castilla.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Monte Carmelo in the 2015 Census was 1,125 broken down into 229 households or an average of 4.91 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 603 | 105 | 5.74 | |
| 700 | 140 | 5.00 | |
| 745 | 149 | 5.00 | |
| 832 | 181 | 4.60 | |
| 912 | 188 | 4.85 | |
| 1,125 | 229 | 4.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Monte Carmelo is 10 to 14, with 149 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 2.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 117 | 10.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 136 | 12.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 149 | 13.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 132 | 11.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 8.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 86 | 7.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 4.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 5.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 60 | 5.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 75 | 6.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 3.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 1.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 1.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.44% |
| Total | 1,125 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Monte Carmelo grew from 603 in 1990 to 1,228 in 2020, an increase of 625 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.86%, or an increase of 103 people, from the previous population of 1,125 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 603 | – | |
| 700 | 2.83% | |
| 745 | 1.34% | |
| 832 | 1.53% | |
| 912 | 3.40% | |
| 1,125 | 4.08% | |
| 1,228 | 1.86% |
Location
Monte Carmelo is situated at approximately 12.9500, 123.8217, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 47.6 meters or 156.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Monte Carmelo 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.