Cacawan, Municipality of Pinamalayan, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Pinamalayan |
| Postal code | 5208 |
| Population (2020) | 6,736 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 13.0486, 121.4834 (13° 3' North, 121° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.4 meters (30.8 feet) |
Cacawan is a barangay in the municipality of Pinamalayan, in the province of Oriental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,736. This represented 7.45% of the total population of Pinamalayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cacawan in the 2015 Census was 4,536 broken down into 1,058 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,782 | 311 | 5.73 | |
| 2,325 | 424 | 5.48 | |
| 2,985 | 547 | 5.46 | |
| 2,998 | 625 | 4.80 | |
| 3,579 | 760 | 4.71 | |
| 4,536 | 1,058 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cacawan is 10 to 14, with 549 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 94 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 402 | 8.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 531 | 11.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 549 | 12.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 448 | 9.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 368 | 8.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 311 | 6.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 342 | 7.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 332 | 7.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 222 | 4.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 220 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 219 | 4.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 183 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 120 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 86 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 52 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 34 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 0.51% |
| Total | 4,536 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cacawan grew from 1,782 in 1990 to 6,736 in 2020, an increase of 4,954 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 8.68%, or an increase of 2,200 people, from the previous population of 4,536 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,782 | – | |
| 2,325 | 5.11% | |
| 2,985 | 5.50% | |
| 2,998 | 0.06% | |
| 3,579 | 6.66% | |
| 4,536 | 4.61% | |
| 6,736 | 8.68% |
Location
Cacawan is situated at approximately 13.0486, 121.4834, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.4 meters or 30.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cacawan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Wawa, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
- Santa Isabel, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
- Guinhawa, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
- Marfrancisco, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
- Santa Rita, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
- Zone II (Poblacion), Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
- Zone IV (Poblacion), Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.