Dacutan, Municipality of Dumangas, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Dumangas |
| Postal code | 5006 |
| Population (2020) | 2,109 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8065, 122.6985 (10° 48' North, 122° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.1 meters (20.0 feet) |
Dacutan is a barangay in the municipality of Dumangas, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,109. This represented 2.85% of the total population of Dumangas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dacutan in the 2015 Census was 1,970 broken down into 408 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,428 | 251 | 5.69 | |
| 1,513 | 283 | 5.35 | |
| 1,574 | 294 | 5.35 | |
| 1,958 | 364 | 5.38 | |
| 1,993 | 413 | 4.83 | |
| 1,970 | 408 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dacutan is 10 to 14, with 190 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 28 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 164 | 8.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 183 | 9.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 190 | 9.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 169 | 8.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 160 | 8.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 181 | 9.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 179 | 9.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 119 | 6.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 118 | 5.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 90 | 4.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 98 | 4.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 73 | 3.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 56 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 51 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 34 | 1.72% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 1.42% |
| Total | 1,972 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dacutan grew from 1,428 in 1990 to 2,109 in 2020, an increase of 681 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.42%, or an increase of 137 people, from the previous population of 1,972 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,428 | – | |
| 1,513 | 1.09% | |
| 1,574 | 0.85% | |
| 1,958 | 3.06% | |
| 1,993 | 0.65% | |
| 1,972 | -0.20% | |
| 2,109 | 1.42% |
Location
Dacutan is situated at approximately 10.8065, 122.6985, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.1 meters or 20.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dacutan 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.