Caramat, Municipality of Taraka, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Taraka |
| Postal code | 9712 |
| Population (2020) | 525 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9039, 124.3289 (7° 54' North, 124° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 700.8 meters (2,299.2 feet) |
Caramat is a barangay in the municipality of Taraka, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 525. This represented 1.93% of the total population of Taraka.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caramat in the 2015 Census was 448 broken down into 70 households or an average of 6.40 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | 59 | 4.90 | |
| 347 | 75 | 4.63 | |
| 395 | 56 | 7.05 | |
| 590 | 102 | 5.78 | |
| 372 | 63 | 5.90 | |
| 448 | 70 | 6.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caramat is 10 to 14, with 94 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 55 to 59, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 15.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 49 | 10.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 94 | 20.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 13.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 18 | 4.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 4.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 6.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 9.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 6.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 6.25% |
| 50 to 54 | – | 0.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0.67% |
| 60 to 64 | – | 0.00% |
| 65 to 69 | – | 0.00% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 448 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caramat grew from 289 in 1990 to 525 in 2020, an increase of 236 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.39%, or an increase of 77 people, from the previous population of 448 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 289 | – | |
| 347 | 3.49% | |
| 395 | 2.82% | |
| 590 | 5.69% | |
| 372 | -15.46% | |
| 448 | 3.60% | |
| 525 | 3.39% |
Location
Caramat is situated at approximately 7.9039, 124.3289, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 700.8 meters or 2,299.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caramat 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.