Caras‑an, Municipality of Tago, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Tago |
| Postal code | 8302 |
| Population (2020) | 1,397 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.8875, 126.0834 (8° 53' North, 126° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.6 meters (74.1 feet) |
Caras‑an is a barangay in the municipality of Tago, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,397. This represented 3.51% of the total population of Tago.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caras-an in the 2015 Census was 1,163 broken down into 259 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 995 | 164 | 6.07 | |
| 941 | 184 | 5.11 | |
| 946 | 200 | 4.73 | |
| 1,089 | 229 | 4.76 | |
| 1,330 | 264 | 5.04 | |
| 1,163 | 259 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caras-an is 5 to 9, with 155 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 143 | 12.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 155 | 13.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 132 | 11.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 120 | 10.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 7.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 6.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 6.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 70 | 6.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 80 | 6.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 3.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 2.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 1.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.63% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.86% |
| Total | 1,163 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caras-an grew from 995 in 1990 to 1,397 in 2020, an increase of 402 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.93%, or an increase of 234 people, from the previous population of 1,163 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 995 | – | |
| 941 | -1.04% | |
| 946 | 0.11% | |
| 1,089 | 1.96% | |
| 1,330 | 7.55% | |
| 1,163 | -2.52% | |
| 1,397 | 3.93% |
Location
Caras‑an is situated at approximately 8.8875, 126.0834, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.6 meters or 74.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caras‑an 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.