Danicop, Municipality of Virac, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Virac |
| Postal code | 4800 |
| Population (2020) | 2,241 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.5933, 124.2206 (13° 36' North, 124° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.8 meters (68.2 feet) |
Danicop is a barangay in the municipality of Virac, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,241. This represented 2.93% of the total population of Virac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Danicop in the 2015 Census was 2,074 broken down into 422 households or an average of 4.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,131 | 213 | 5.31 | |
| 1,184 | 246 | 4.81 | |
| 1,580 | 308 | 5.13 | |
| 1,776 | 354 | 5.02 | |
| 1,886 | 388 | 4.86 | |
| 2,074 | 422 | 4.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Danicop is 5 to 9, with 241 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 183 | 8.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 241 | 11.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 236 | 11.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 226 | 10.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 185 | 8.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 152 | 7.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 137 | 6.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 117 | 5.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 130 | 6.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 104 | 5.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 89 | 4.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 2.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 50 | 2.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 1.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 1.40% |
| Total | 2,074 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Danicop grew from 1,131 in 1990 to 2,241 in 2020, an increase of 1,110 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.64%, or an increase of 167 people, from the previous population of 2,074 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,131 | – | |
| 1,184 | 0.86% | |
| 1,580 | 6.38% | |
| 1,776 | 1.63% | |
| 1,886 | 2.21% | |
| 2,074 | 1.83% | |
| 2,241 | 1.64% |
Location
Danicop is situated at approximately 13.5933, 124.2206, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.8 meters or 68.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Danicop shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Calatagan Tibang, Virac, Catanduanes
- Sogod-Tibgao, Virac, Catanduanes
- Capilihan, Virac, Catanduanes
- Ibong Sapa (San Vicente Sur), Virac, Catanduanes
- San Vicente, Virac, Catanduanes
- Buhi, San Miguel, Catanduanes
- Hicming, Virac, Catanduanes
- Dugui Too, Virac, Catanduanes
- Calatagan Proper, Virac, Catanduanes
- Santo Niño, Virac, Catanduanes
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.