Catubig, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangay count | 47 |
| Postal code | 6418 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 217.02 km2 (83.79 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 32,174 |
| Density (2020) | 148 / km2 (384 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 25' North, 125° 3' East (12.4097, 125.0530) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.1 meters (19.9 feet) |
Catubig is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Northern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 217.02 square kilometers or 83.79 square miles which constitutes 5.87% of Northern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 32,174. This represented 5.03% of the total population of Northern Samar province, or 0.71% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 148 inhabitants per square kilometer or 384 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Catubig has 47 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anongo | 2.37% | 763 | 857 | -10.97% | -2.42% |
| Barangay 1 | 6.97% | 2,243 | 2,074 | 8.15% | 1.66% |
| Barangay 2 | 1.50% | 484 | 582 | -16.84% | -3.81% |
| Barangay 3 | 1.75% | 563 | 563 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Barangay 4 | 1.20% | 386 | 336 | 14.88% | 2.96% |
| Barangay 5 | 0.98% | 314 | 367 | -14.44% | -3.23% |
| Barangay 6 | 1.11% | 356 | 333 | 6.91% | 1.42% |
| Barangay 7 | 0.78% | 251 | 320 | -21.56% | -4.98% |
| Barangay 8 | 1.97% | 634 | 774 | -18.09% | -4.11% |
| Bonifacio | 1.31% | 420 | 403 | 4.22% | 0.87% |
| Boring | 0.56% | 181 | 183 | -1.09% | -0.23% |
| Cagbugna | 1.99% | 639 | 517 | 23.60% | 4.56% |
| Cagmanaba | 3.32% | 1,068 | 955 | 11.83% | 2.38% |
| Cagogobngan | 1.60% | 515 | 479 | 7.52% | 1.54% |
| Calingnan | 3.91% | 1,259 | 1,230 | 2.36% | 0.49% |
| Canuctan | 1.04% | 334 | 290 | 15.17% | 3.02% |
| Claro M. Recto | 1.48% | 475 | 500 | -5.00% | -1.07% |
| D. Mercader | 1.79% | 576 | 625 | -7.84% | -1.70% |
| Guibwangan | 1.40% | 451 | 422 | 6.87% | 1.41% |
| Hinagonoyan | 2.53% | 813 | 867 | -6.23% | -1.34% |
| Hiparayan | 2.26% | 727 | 788 | -7.74% | -1.68% |
| Hitapi-an | 3.88% | 1,247 | 1,107 | 12.65% | 2.54% |
| Inoburan | 0.48% | 155 | 129 | 20.16% | 3.94% |
| Irawahan | 3.24% | 1,042 | 901 | 15.65% | 3.11% |
| Lenoyahan | 1.19% | 382 | 423 | -9.69% | -2.12% |
| Libon | 0.88% | 284 | 310 | -8.39% | -1.83% |
| Magongon | 1.39% | 446 | 445 | 0.22% | 0.05% |
| Magtuad | 2.63% | 847 | 927 | -8.63% | -1.88% |
| Manering | 1.01% | 325 | 349 | -6.88% | -1.49% |
| Nabulo | 1.09% | 350 | 405 | -13.58% | -3.03% |
| Nagoocan | 2.16% | 695 | 867 | -19.84% | -4.55% |
| Nahulid | 0.52% | 168 | 183 | -8.20% | -1.78% |
| Opong | 2.25% | 723 | 821 | -11.94% | -2.64% |
| Osang | 1.08% | 348 | 362 | -3.87% | -0.83% |
| Osmeña | 0.95% | 305 | 291 | 4.81% | 0.99% |
| P. Rebadulla | 1.43% | 459 | 488 | -5.94% | -1.28% |
| Roxas | 3.55% | 1,143 | 1,127 | 1.42% | 0.30% |
| Sagudsuron | 1.79% | 575 | 568 | 1.23% | 0.26% |
| San Antonio | 1.44% | 463 | 460 | 0.65% | 0.14% |
| San Francisco | 4.34% | 1,395 | 1,405 | -0.71% | -0.15% |
| San Jose | 8.39% | 2,700 | 2,991 | -9.73% | -2.13% |
| San Vicente | 5.49% | 1,767 | 1,968 | -10.21% | -2.24% |
| Santa Fe | 3.48% | 1,119 | 1,110 | 0.81% | 0.17% |
| Sulitan | 2.32% | 747 | 906 | -17.55% | -3.98% |
| Tangbo | 1.71% | 551 | 555 | -0.72% | -0.15% |
| Tungodnon | 0.55% | 178 | 187 | -4.81% | -1.03% |
| Vienna Maria | 0.96% | 308 | 275 | 12.00% | 2.41% |
| Catubig Total | 32,174 | 33,025 | -2.58% | -0.55% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Catubig for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱95,532,475.03.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 53,728,044.64 | – |
| 2010 | 56,536,835.24 | 5.23% |
| 2011 | 61,563,249.31 | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 60,031,746.33 | -2.49% |
| 2013 | 67,566,026.23 | 12.55% |
| 2014 | 76,344,758.00 | 12.99% |
| 2015 | 87,042,314.03 | 14.01% |
| 2016 | 95,532,475.03 | 9.75% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Catubig in the 2015 Census was 32,944 broken down into 6,514 households or an average of 5.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,987 | 4,050 | 5.43 | |
| 25,141 | 4,891 | 5.14 | |
| 26,901 | 5,015 | 5.36 | |
| 29,429 | 5,689 | 5.17 | |
| 31,682 | 5,915 | 5.36 | |
| 32,944 | 6,514 | 5.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Catubig is 10 to 14, with 4,425 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 292 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 696 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,189 | 9.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,339 | 13.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,425 | 13.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,885 | 11.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,708 | 8.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,072 | 6.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,905 | 5.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,710 | 5.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,635 | 4.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,381 | 4.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,318 | 3.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,036 | 3.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 819 | 2.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 710 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 562 | 1.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 343 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 292 | 0.88% |
| Total | 33,025 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Catubig grew from 9,563 in 1903 to 32,174 in 2020, an increase of 22,611 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.55%, or a decrease of 851 people, from the previous population of 33,025 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,563 | – | |
| 12,947 | 1.93% | |
| 18,736 | 1.86% | |
| 23,456 | 2.33% | |
| 15,553 | -3.55% | |
| 18,974 | 1.96% | |
| 21,063 | 2.12% | |
| 21,212 | 0.14% | |
| 22,057 | 0.39% | |
| 25,190 | 2.52% | |
| 26,917 | 1.43% | |
| 29,433 | 1.24% | |
| 31,723 | 2.76% | |
| 33,025 | 0.77% | |
| 32,174 | -0.55% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Catubig for the year 2019 was 24,976, broken down into 12,761 males and 12,215 females.
Location
The municipal center of Catubig is situated at approximately 12° 25' North, 125° 3' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.1 meters or 19.9 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 Catubig are Calbayog, Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Tacloban, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, and Masbate City, Masbate. The nearest municipalities are Las Navas, Northern Samar, Palapag, Northern Samar, Laoang, Northern Samar, Pambujan, Northern Samar, Mapanas, Northern Samar, and San Roque, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 502.63 kilometers (312.32 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Las Navas, Northern Samar, 8.16 kilometers (5.07 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
- Palapag, Northern Samar, 16.44 kilometers (10.22 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- Laoang, Northern Samar, 18.32 kilometers (11.38 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Pambujan, Northern Samar, 21.87 kilometers (13.59 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Mapanas, Northern Samar, 23.02 kilometers (14.30 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- San Roque, Northern Samar, 23.97 kilometers (14.89 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 62.66 kilometers (38.93 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 72.58 kilometers (45.10 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 97.52 kilometers (60.60 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- Tacloban, 129.06 kilometers (80.19 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 129.63 kilometers (80.55 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 155.84 kilometers (96.83 miles) to the West (S88°W)
Distance from Manila: 502.63 kilometers (312.32 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°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.