Dacuton, Municipality of Dumarao, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Dumarao |
| Postal code | 5812 |
| Population (2020) | 2,760 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.2420, 122.7952 (11° 15' North, 122° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 56.2 meters (184.4 feet) |
Dacuton is a barangay in the municipality of Dumarao, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,760. This represented 5.58% of the total population of Dumarao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dacuton in the 2015 Census was 2,555 broken down into 666 households or an average of 3.84 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,291 | 403 | 5.68 | |
| 2,410 | 470 | 5.13 | |
| 2,536 | 486 | 5.22 | |
| 2,600 | 503 | 5.17 | |
| 2,586 | 532 | 4.86 | |
| 2,555 | 666 | 3.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dacuton is 5 to 9, with 274 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 29 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 1.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 199 | 7.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 274 | 10.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 233 | 9.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 250 | 9.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 270 | 10.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 220 | 8.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 160 | 6.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 158 | 6.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 127 | 4.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 137 | 5.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 122 | 4.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 110 | 4.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 86 | 3.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 61 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 45 | 1.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 1.14% |
| Total | 2,555 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dacuton grew from 2,293 in 1990 to 2,760 in 2020, an increase of 467 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.64%, or an increase of 205 people, from the previous population of 2,555 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,293 | – | |
| 2,410 | 0.94% | |
| 2,536 | 1.10% | |
| 2,603 | 0.36% | |
| 2,593 | -0.14% | |
| 2,555 | -0.28% | |
| 2,760 | 1.64% |
Location
Dacuton is situated at approximately 11.2420, 122.7952, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 56.2 meters or 184.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dacuton 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.