Carmen, Municipality of Carmen, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Carmen |
| Postal code | 8315 |
| Population (2020) | 3,314 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.2279, 126.0169 (9° 14' North, 126° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.9 meters (48.9 feet) |
Carmen, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Carmen, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,314. This represented 28.28% of the total population of Carmen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Carmen in the 2015 Census was 2,908 broken down into 694 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,468 | 463 | 5.33 | |
| 2,405 | 493 | 4.88 | |
| 2,626 | 549 | 4.78 | |
| 2,912 | 637 | 4.57 | |
| 2,775 | 636 | 4.36 | |
| 2,908 | 694 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Carmen is 10 to 14, with 298 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 41 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 57 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 237 | 8.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 295 | 10.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 298 | 10.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 267 | 9.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 202 | 6.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 189 | 6.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 195 | 6.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 170 | 5.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 173 | 5.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 190 | 6.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 158 | 5.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 141 | 4.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 109 | 3.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 87 | 2.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 57 | 1.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 47 | 1.61% |
| 80 and over | 41 | 1.41% |
| Total | 2,913 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Carmen grew from 2,468 in 1990 to 3,314 in 2020, an increase of 846 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.75%, or an increase of 401 people, from the previous population of 2,913 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,468 | – | |
| 2,405 | -0.48% | |
| 2,627 | 1.91% | |
| 2,915 | 1.45% | |
| 2,775 | -1.78% | |
| 2,913 | 0.93% | |
| 3,314 | 2.75% |
Location
Carmen is situated at approximately 9.2279, 126.0169, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.9 meters or 48.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Carmen 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.