Calarayan, Municipality of Allen, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Allen |
| Postal code | 6405 |
| Population (2020) | 850 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5571, 124.2656 (12° 33' North, 124° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.3 meters (14.1 feet) |
Calarayan is a barangay in the municipality of Allen, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 850. This represented 3.37% of the total population of Allen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Calarayan in the 2015 Census was 807 broken down into 182 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431 | 91 | 4.74 | |
| 558 | 111 | 5.03 | |
| 582 | 135 | 4.31 | |
| 729 | 161 | 4.53 | |
| 790 | 165 | 4.79 | |
| 807 | 182 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Calarayan are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 99 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 9.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 99 | 12.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 99 | 12.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 9.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 6.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 59 | 7.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 6.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 5.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 6.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 5.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 4.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.74% |
| Total | 807 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Calarayan grew from 431 in 1990 to 850 in 2020, an increase of 419 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.10%, or an increase of 43 people, from the previous population of 807 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 431 | – | |
| 558 | 4.96% | |
| 586 | 1.06% | |
| 729 | 3.06% | |
| 790 | 2.97% | |
| 807 | 0.41% | |
| 850 | 1.10% |
Location
Calarayan is situated at approximately 12.5571, 124.2656, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.3 meters or 14.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Calarayan 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.