Cajidiocan, Province of Romblon
Type | municipality |
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Island group | Luzon |
Region | MIMAROPA Region |
Province | Romblon |
Barangay count | 14 |
Postal code | 5512 |
Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
Philippine major island(s) | Sibuyan |
Area (2013) | 201.85 km2 (77.93 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 23,259 |
Density (2020) | 115 / km2 (298 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 12° 22' North, 122° 41' East (12.3693, 122.6862) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.4 meters (11.1 feet) |
Cajidiocan is a coastal municipality in the island province of Romblon.
The municipality has a land area of 201.85 square kilometers or 77.93 square miles which constitutes 13.16% of Romblon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 23,259. This represented 7.53% of the total population of Romblon province, or 0.72% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 115 inhabitants per square kilometer or 298 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Cajidiocan has 14 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
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Alibagon | 3.06% | 712 | 605 | 17.69% | 3.49% |
Cambajao | 10.60% | 2,466 | 2,446 | 0.82% | 0.17% |
Cambalo | 9.53% | 2,217 | 2,038 | 8.78% | 1.79% |
Cambijang | 7.50% | 1,744 | 1,708 | 2.11% | 0.44% |
Cantagda | 6.11% | 1,420 | 1,383 | 2.68% | 0.56% |
Danao | 13.38% | 3,111 | 2,876 | 8.17% | 1.67% |
Gutivan | 5.30% | 1,232 | 1,192 | 3.36% | 0.70% |
Lico | 3.09% | 718 | 695 | 3.31% | 0.69% |
Lumbang Este | 3.31% | 769 | 694 | 10.81% | 2.18% |
Lumbang Weste | 7.12% | 1,656 | 1,521 | 8.88% | 1.81% |
Marigondon | 7.74% | 1,801 | 1,635 | 10.15% | 2.06% |
Poblacion | 7.90% | 1,838 | 1,724 | 6.61% | 1.36% |
Sugod | 8.76% | 2,038 | 1,978 | 3.03% | 0.63% |
Taguilos | 6.61% | 1,537 | 1,366 | 12.52% | 2.51% |
Cajidiocan Total | 23,259 | 21,861 | 6.39% | 1.31% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Cajidiocan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱80,784,245.93.
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Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
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2009 | 35,882,447.49 | – |
2010 | 48,729,060.03 | 35.80% |
2011 | 51,293,041.68 | 5.26% |
2012 | 51,267,962.81 | -0.05% |
2013 | 56,660,120.40 | 10.52% |
2014 | 64,286,009.83 | 13.46% |
2015 | 73,801,222.07 | 14.80% |
2016 | 80,784,245.93 | 9.46% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Cajidiocan in the 2015 Census was 21,849 broken down into 4,983 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
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Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
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17,242 | 3,328 | 5.18 | |
17,511 | 3,829 | 4.57 | |
19,360 | 3,911 | 4.95 | |
21,285 | 4,431 | 4.80 | |
21,191 | 4,827 | 4.39 | |
21,849 | 4,983 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cajidiocan is 10 to 14, with 2,898 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 292 individuals.
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Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 448 | 2.05% |
1 to 4 | 2,028 | 9.28% |
5 to 9 | 2,834 | 12.96% |
10 to 14 | 2,898 | 13.26% |
15 to 19 | 2,480 | 11.34% |
20 to 24 | 1,544 | 7.06% |
25 to 29 | 1,192 | 5.45% |
30 to 34 | 1,162 | 5.32% |
35 to 39 | 1,133 | 5.18% |
40 to 44 | 1,086 | 4.97% |
45 to 49 | 1,066 | 4.88% |
50 to 54 | 951 | 4.35% |
55 to 59 | 865 | 3.96% |
60 to 64 | 642 | 2.94% |
65 to 69 | 530 | 2.42% |
70 to 74 | 391 | 1.79% |
75 to 79 | 319 | 1.46% |
80 and over | 292 | 1.34% |
Total | 21,861 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cajidiocan grew from 4,464 in 1903 to 23,259 in 2020, an increase of 18,795 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.31%, or an increase of 1,398 people, from the previous population of 21,861 in 2015.
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Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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4,464 | – | |
8,429 | 4.10% | |
7,854 | -0.35% | |
8,966 | 1.37% | |
9,700 | 0.69% | |
12,030 | 2.13% | |
13,350 | 2.11% | |
14,292 | 1.37% | |
17,250 | 1.90% | |
17,511 | 0.28% | |
19,369 | 2.19% | |
21,292 | 1.31% | |
21,198 | -0.16% | |
21,861 | 0.59% | |
23,259 | 1.31% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Cajidiocan for the year 2019 was 13,348, broken down into 6,662 males and 6,686 females.
Location
The municipal center of Cajidiocan is situated at approximately 12° 22' North, 122° 41' East, in the island of Sibuyan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.4 meters or 11.1 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Cajidiocan are Roxas City, Capiz, Masbate City, Masbate, Ligao, Albay, Passi, Iloilo, Iriga, Camarines Sur, and Legazpi, Albay. The nearest municipalities are San Fernando, Romblon, Magdiwang, Romblon, Romblon, Romblon, San Agustin, Romblon, Santa Maria, Romblon, and Balud, Masbate. Its distance from the national capital is 307.44 kilometers (191.04 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Fernando, Romblon, 11.80 kilometers (7.33 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
- Magdiwang, Romblon, 23.18 kilometers (14.40 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Romblon, Romblon, 50.66 kilometers (31.48 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- San Agustin, Romblon, 64.03 kilometers (39.78 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Santa Maria, Romblon, 64.48 kilometers (40.07 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- Balud, Masbate, 66.38 kilometers (41.25 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S56°E)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 87.30 kilometers (54.24 miles) to the South (S5°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 101.61 kilometers (63.14 miles) to the East (N90°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 133.57 kilometers (82.99 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 139.34 kilometers (86.58 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 140.67 kilometers (87.41 miles) to the Northeast (N34°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 142.13 kilometers (88.31 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
Distance from Manila: 307.44 kilometers (191.04 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.