Caratagan, Municipality of Calinog, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Calinog |
| Postal code | 5040 |
| Population (2020) | 625 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.1604, 122.4237 (11° 10' North, 122° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 296.6 meters (973.1 feet) |
Caratagan is a barangay in the municipality of Calinog, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 625. This represented 0.99% of the total population of Calinog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caratagan in the 2015 Census was 670 broken down into 143 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 390 | 72 | 5.42 | |
| 568 | 113 | 5.03 | |
| 537 | 110 | 4.88 | |
| 592 | 127 | 4.66 | |
| 612 | 130 | 4.71 | |
| 670 | 143 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caratagan is 5 to 9, with 103 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 87 | 12.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 103 | 15.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 12.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 66 | 9.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 62 | 9.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 7.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 5.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 7.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 3.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 2.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 2.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 2.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 3.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.45% |
| Total | 670 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caratagan grew from 390 in 1990 to 625 in 2020, an increase of 235 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.45%, or a decrease of 45 people, from the previous population of 670 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 390 | – | |
| 568 | 7.30% | |
| 537 | -1.20% | |
| 592 | 1.35% | |
| 612 | 1.22% | |
| 670 | 1.74% | |
| 625 | -1.45% |
Location
Caratagan is situated at approximately 11.1604, 122.4237, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 296.6 meters or 973.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caratagan 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.