Caroyocan, Municipality of Calubian, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Calubian |
| Postal code | 6534 |
| Population (2020) | 515 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.5625, 124.3147 (11° 34' North, 124° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.3 meters (40.4 feet) |
Caroyocan is a barangay in the municipality of Calubian, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 515. This represented 1.63% of the total population of Calubian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caroyocan in the 2015 Census was 417 broken down into 125 households or an average of 3.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 523 | 142 | 3.68 | |
| 416 | 120 | 3.47 | |
| 500 | 130 | 3.85 | |
| 561 | 124 | 4.52 | |
| 460 | 127 | 3.62 | |
| 417 | 125 | 3.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caroyocan is 5 to 9, with 45 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 29 | 6.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 10.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 10.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 39 | 9.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 5.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 21 | 5.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 4.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 3.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 6.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 5.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 7.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 4.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 4.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.40% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.44% |
| Total | 417 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caroyocan fell from 523 in 1990 to 515 in 2020, a decrease of 8 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.54%, or an increase of 98 people, from the previous population of 417 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 523 | – | |
| 416 | -4.20% | |
| 500 | 4.02% | |
| 561 | 1.60% | |
| 460 | -6.97% | |
| 417 | -1.85% | |
| 515 | 4.54% |
Location
Caroyocan is situated at approximately 11.5625, 124.3147, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.3 meters or 40.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caroyocan 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.