Carmen, Municipality of Boston, Province of Davao Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Oriental |
| Municipality | Boston |
| Postal code | 8206 |
| Population (2020) | 1,697 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8613, 126.3342 (7° 52' North, 126° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 116.6 meters (382.5 feet) |
Carmen is a barangay in the municipality of Boston, in the province of Davao Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,697. This represented 11.61% of the total population of Boston.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Carmen in the 2015 Census was 1,632 broken down into 376 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 802 | 130 | 6.17 | |
| 956 | 172 | 5.56 | |
| 1,003 | 184 | 5.45 | |
| 1,067 | 214 | 4.99 | |
| 1,343 | 269 | 4.99 | |
| 1,632 | 376 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Carmen is 15 to 19, with 211 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 144 | 8.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 195 | 11.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 204 | 12.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 211 | 12.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 154 | 9.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 120 | 7.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 95 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 90 | 5.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 94 | 5.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 86 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 3.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 2.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 1.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.80% |
| Total | 1,632 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Carmen grew from 802 in 1990 to 1,697 in 2020, an increase of 895 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.83%, or an increase of 65 people, from the previous population of 1,632 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 802 | – | |
| 963 | 3.49% | |
| 1,003 | 0.88% | |
| 1,082 | 1.05% | |
| 1,343 | 8.18% | |
| 1,632 | 3.78% | |
| 1,697 | 0.83% |
Location
Carmen is situated at approximately 7.8613, 126.3342, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 116.6 meters or 382.5 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.