New Cartagena, Municipality of Plaridel, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Municipality | Plaridel |
| Postal code | 7209 |
| Population (2020) | 364 |
| Coordinates | 8.5593, 123.7061 (8° 34' North, 123° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 91.5 meters (300.2 feet) |
New Cartagena is a barangay in the municipality of Plaridel, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 364. This represented 0.91% of the total population of Plaridel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of New Cartagena in the 2015 Census was 382 broken down into 90 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 456 | 90 | 5.07 | |
| 562 | 108 | 5.20 | |
| 456 | 87 | 5.24 | |
| 286 | 67 | 4.27 | |
| 337 | 77 | 4.38 | |
| 382 | 90 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in New Cartagena is 20 to 24, with 50 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 32 | 8.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 7.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 33 | 8.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 11.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 13.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 7.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 6.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 3.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 4.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 6.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 3.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 5.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 3.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 4.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.57% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.57% |
| Total | 382 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of New Cartagena fell from 456 in 1990 to 364 in 2020, a decrease of 92 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.01%, or a decrease of 18 people, from the previous population of 382 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 456 | – | |
| 562 | 3.99% | |
| 456 | -4.38% | |
| 286 | -6.23% | |
| 337 | 6.15% | |
| 382 | 2.41% | |
| 364 | -1.01% |
Location
New Cartagena is situated at approximately 8.5593, 123.7061, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 91.5 meters or 300.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
New Cartagena does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.