Caba, Province of La Union
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 2502 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Lingayen Gulf [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 46.31 km2 (17.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 23,119 |
| Density (2020) | 499 / km2 (1,293 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 26' North, 120° 21' East (16.4311, 120.3439) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.5 meters (44.4 feet) |
Caba is a coastal municipality in the province of La Union.
The municipality has a land area of 46.31 square kilometers or 17.88 square miles which constitutes 3.09% of La Union's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 23,119. This represented 2.81% of the total population of La Union province, or 0.44% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 499 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,293 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Caba has 17 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bautista | 5.01% | 1,158 | 1,093 | 5.95% | 1.22% |
| Gana | 9.72% | 2,248 | 2,405 | -6.53% | -1.41% |
| Juan Cartas | 3.17% | 734 | 788 | -6.85% | -1.48% |
| Las-ud | 5.84% | 1,350 | 1,344 | 0.45% | 0.09% |
| Liquicia | 5.82% | 1,346 | 1,227 | 9.70% | 1.97% |
| Poblacion Norte | 5.82% | 1,346 | 1,395 | -3.51% | -0.75% |
| Poblacion Sur | 4.43% | 1,025 | 883 | 16.08% | 3.19% |
| San Carlos | 6.50% | 1,502 | 1,472 | 2.04% | 0.43% |
| San Cornelio | 6.09% | 1,407 | 1,404 | 0.21% | 0.04% |
| San Fermin | 4.92% | 1,138 | 990 | 14.95% | 2.98% |
| San Gregorio | 5.26% | 1,215 | 1,104 | 10.05% | 2.04% |
| San Jose | 12.11% | 2,799 | 2,454 | 14.06% | 2.81% |
| Santiago Norte | 4.92% | 1,137 | 1,095 | 3.84% | 0.80% |
| Santiago Sur | 9.01% | 2,082 | 1,969 | 5.74% | 1.18% |
| Sobredillo | 6.09% | 1,408 | 1,325 | 6.26% | 1.29% |
| Urayong | 3.28% | 759 | 684 | 10.96% | 2.21% |
| Wenceslao | 2.01% | 465 | 407 | 14.25% | 2.84% |
| Caba Total | 23,119 | 22,039 | 4.90% | 1.01% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Caba for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱107,404,007.66.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 36,501,303.21 | – |
| 2010 | 91,826,393.38 | 151.57% |
| 2011 | 58,645,705.40 | -36.13% |
| 2012 | 53,413,290.80 | -8.92% |
| 2013 | 55,431,980.17 | 3.78% |
| 2014 | 50,903,507.83 | -8.17% |
| 2015 | 79,474,171.22 | 56.13% |
| 2016 | 107,404,007.66 | 35.14% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Caba in the 2015 Census was 21,965 broken down into 5,227 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,614 | 3,122 | 5.32 | |
| 18,188 | 3,596 | 5.06 | |
| 19,564 | 3,880 | 5.04 | |
| 20,864 | 4,430 | 4.71 | |
| 21,198 | 4,794 | 4.42 | |
| 21,965 | 5,227 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caba is 10 to 14, with 2,098 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 318 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 405 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,640 | 7.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,077 | 9.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,098 | 9.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,064 | 9.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,869 | 8.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,575 | 7.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,645 | 7.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,485 | 6.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,329 | 6.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,288 | 5.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,122 | 5.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,076 | 4.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 770 | 3.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 598 | 2.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 341 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 318 | 1.44% |
| 80 and over | 339 | 1.54% |
| Total | 22,039 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caba grew from 3,967 in 1903 to 23,119 in 2020, an increase of 19,152 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.01%, or an increase of 1,080 people, from the previous population of 22,039 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,967 | – | |
| 5,860 | 2.49% | |
| 6,873 | 0.80% | |
| 7,320 | 0.65% | |
| 9,517 | 2.33% | |
| 11,719 | 2.06% | |
| 13,029 | 2.15% | |
| 14,114 | 1.61% | |
| 16,620 | 1.65% | |
| 18,234 | 1.75% | |
| 19,565 | 1.52% | |
| 20,927 | 0.93% | |
| 21,244 | 0.55% | |
| 22,039 | 0.70% | |
| 23,119 | 1.01% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Caba for the year 2019 was 16,614, broken down into 8,289 males and 8,325 females.
Location
The municipal center of Caba is situated at approximately 16° 26' North, 120° 21' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.5 meters or 44.4 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 Caba are San Fernando, La Union, Baguio, Dagupan, Pangasinan, Alaminos, Pangasinan, San Carlos, Pangasinan, and Urdaneta, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Aringay, La Union, Bauang, La Union, Tubao, La Union, Agoo, La Union, Naguilian, La Union, and Burgos, La Union. Its distance from the national capital is 214.78 kilometers (133.46 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Aringay, La Union, 4.10 kilometers (2.55 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S17°E)
- Bauang, La Union, 10.67 kilometers (6.63 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Tubao, La Union, 11.85 kilometers (7.36 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Agoo, La Union, 12.27 kilometers (7.62 miles) to the South (S11°E)
- Naguilian, La Union, 12.48 kilometers (7.75 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- Burgos, La Union, 15.60 kilometers (9.69 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
Nearest cities
- San Fernando, La Union, 20.73 kilometers (12.88 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Baguio, 26.72 kilometers (16.60 miles) to the East (S85°E)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 43.02 kilometers (26.73 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 49.32 kilometers (30.65 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 55.87 kilometers (34.72 miles) to the South (S0°E)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 55.80 kilometers (34.67 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
Distance from Manila: 214.78 kilometers (133.46 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
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.