Pichon, Municipality of Caraga, Province of Davao Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Oriental |
| Municipality | Caraga |
| Postal code | 8203 |
| Population (2020) | 4,946 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.4211, 126.4088 (7° 25' North, 126° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 629.6 meters (2,065.6 feet) |
Pichon is a barangay in the municipality of Caraga, in the province of Davao Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,946. This represented 12.46% of the total population of Caraga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pichon in the 2015 Census was 6,095 broken down into 1,271 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,361 | 490 | 4.82 | |
| 3,478 | 689 | 5.05 | |
| 4,201 | 751 | 5.59 | |
| 4,389 | 893 | 4.91 | |
| 5,188 | 935 | 5.55 | |
| 6,095 | 1,271 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pichon is 10 to 14, with 827 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 100 | 1.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 507 | 8.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 821 | 13.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 827 | 13.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 780 | 12.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 537 | 8.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 454 | 7.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 348 | 5.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 382 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 386 | 6.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 342 | 5.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 183 | 3.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 156 | 2.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 88 | 1.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 84 | 1.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 44 | 0.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.31% |
| Total | 6,095 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pichon grew from 2,361 in 1990 to 4,946 in 2020, an increase of 2,585 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.30%, or a decrease of 1,149 people, from the previous population of 6,095 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,361 | – | |
| 3,478 | 7.53% | |
| 4,201 | 4.13% | |
| 4,389 | 0.61% | |
| 5,188 | 6.28% | |
| 6,095 | 3.11% | |
| 4,946 | -4.30% |
Location
Pichon is situated at approximately 7.4211, 126.4088, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 629.6 meters or 2,065.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pichon 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.