Caridad, Municipality of Hamtic, Province of Antique
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Municipality | Hamtic |
| Postal code | 5715 |
| Population (2020) | 2,273 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.6935, 121.9795 (10° 42' North, 121° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.7 meters (25.3 feet) |
Caridad is a barangay in the municipality of Hamtic, in the province of Antique. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,273. This represented 4.31% of the total population of Hamtic.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caridad in the 2015 Census was 2,043 broken down into 454 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,416 | 248 | 5.71 | |
| 1,422 | 285 | 4.99 | |
| 1,489 | 306 | 4.87 | |
| 1,845 | 398 | 4.64 | |
| 1,940 | 414 | 4.69 | |
| 2,043 | 454 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caridad is 5 to 9, with 252 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 47 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 165 | 8.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 252 | 12.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 208 | 10.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 185 | 9.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 183 | 8.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 181 | 8.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 145 | 7.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 133 | 6.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 107 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 111 | 5.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 79 | 3.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 75 | 3.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 2.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 1.57% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 0.98% |
| Total | 2,043 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caridad grew from 1,416 in 1990 to 2,273 in 2020, an increase of 857 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.27%, or an increase of 230 people, from the previous population of 2,043 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,416 | – | |
| 1,422 | 0.08% | |
| 1,489 | 0.99% | |
| 1,845 | 3.00% | |
| 1,940 | 1.84% | |
| 2,043 | 0.99% | |
| 2,273 | 2.27% |
Location
Caridad is situated at approximately 10.6935, 121.9795, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.7 meters or 25.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caridad 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.