Carayat, Municipality of Prieto Diaz, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Prieto Diaz |
| Postal code | 4711 |
| Population (2020) | 870 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9981, 124.1457 (12° 60' North, 124° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.8 meters (12.5 feet) |
Carayat is a barangay in the municipality of Prieto Diaz, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 870. This represented 3.84% of the total population of Prieto Diaz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Carayat in the 2015 Census was 728 broken down into 156 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 562 | 104 | 5.40 | |
| 608 | 128 | 4.75 | |
| 624 | 127 | 4.91 | |
| 714 | 149 | 4.79 | |
| 810 | 159 | 5.09 | |
| 728 | 156 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Carayat is 10 to 14, with 96 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 7.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 10.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 96 | 13.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 87 | 11.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 5.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 4.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 5.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 6.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 6.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 5.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 4.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 3.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 3.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.65% |
| Total | 728 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Carayat grew from 562 in 1990 to 870 in 2020, an increase of 308 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.82%, or an increase of 142 people, from the previous population of 728 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 562 | – | |
| 608 | 1.48% | |
| 624 | 0.56% | |
| 714 | 1.88% | |
| 810 | 4.70% | |
| 728 | -2.01% | |
| 870 | 3.82% |
Location
Carayat is situated at approximately 12.9981, 124.1457, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.8 meters or 12.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Carayat 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.