Catagman, City of Samal, Province of Davao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Norte |
| City | Samal |
| Postal code | 8119 |
| Population (2020) | 1,744 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samal |
| Coordinates | 7.0680, 125.6845 (7° 4' North, 125° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.3 meters (69.9 feet) |
Catagman is a barangay in the city of Samal, in the province of Davao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,744. This represented 1.49% of the total population of Samal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Catagman in the 2015 Census was 1,297 broken down into 338 households or an average of 3.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 631 | 128 | 4.93 | |
| 798 | 162 | 4.93 | |
| 765 | 166 | 4.61 | |
| 1,033 | 239 | 4.32 | |
| 1,214 | 312 | 3.89 | |
| 1,297 | 338 | 3.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Catagman is 5 to 9, with 146 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 102 | 7.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 146 | 11.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 126 | 9.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 142 | 10.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 8.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 97 | 7.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 90 | 6.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 94 | 7.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 4.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 3.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 3.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 3.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 2.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.16% |
| Total | 1,297 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Catagman grew from 631 in 1990 to 1,744 in 2020, an increase of 1,113 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.43%, or an increase of 447 people, from the previous population of 1,297 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 631 | – | |
| 798 | 4.50% | |
| 765 | -0.90% | |
| 1,033 | 4.23% | |
| 1,214 | 6.05% | |
| 1,297 | 1.27% | |
| 1,744 | 6.43% |
Location
Catagman is situated at approximately 7.0680, 125.6845, in the island of Samal. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.3 meters or 69.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Catagman 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.