Castor, Municipality of Sara, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Sara |
| Postal code | 5014 |
| Population (2020) | 279 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.2792, 123.0388 (11° 17' North, 123° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.7 meters (90.9 feet) |
Castor is a barangay in the municipality of Sara, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 279. This represented 0.51% of the total population of Sara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Castor in the 2015 Census was 241 broken down into 55 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | 24 | 6.17 | |
| 140 | 27 | 5.19 | |
| 152 | 34 | 4.47 | |
| 181 | 43 | 4.21 | |
| 185 | 43 | 4.30 | |
| 241 | 55 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Castor is 10 to 14, with 33 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 18 | 7.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 21 | 8.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 33 | 13.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 30 | 12.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 19 | 7.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 6.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 15 | 6.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 7.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 10 | 4.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 6.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 5.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 4.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 241 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Castor grew from 148 in 1990 to 279 in 2020, an increase of 131 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.13%, or an increase of 38 people, from the previous population of 241 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 148 | – | |
| 140 | -1.04% | |
| 152 | 1.78% | |
| 181 | 2.44% | |
| 185 | 0.80% | |
| 241 | 5.16% | |
| 279 | 3.13% |
Location
Castor is situated at approximately 11.2792, 123.0388, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.7 meters or 90.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Castor 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.