Cambajao, Municipality of Cajidiocan, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Cajidiocan |
| Postal code | 5512 |
| Population (2020) | 2,466 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Sibuyan |
| Coordinates | 12.3601, 122.6854 (12° 22' North, 122° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.7 meters (38.4 feet) |
Cambajao is a barangay in the municipality of Cajidiocan, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,466. This represented 10.60% of the total population of Cajidiocan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cambajao in the 2015 Census was 2,446 broken down into 522 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,604 | 299 | 5.36 | |
| 1,621 | 363 | 4.47 | |
| 1,825 | 380 | 4.80 | |
| 2,060 | 434 | 4.75 | |
| 2,217 | 473 | 4.69 | |
| 2,446 | 522 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cambajao is 10 to 14, with 320 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 26 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 216 | 8.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 305 | 12.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 320 | 13.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 286 | 11.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 210 | 8.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 152 | 6.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 159 | 6.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 142 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 107 | 4.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 116 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 103 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 78 | 3.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 65 | 2.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 1.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 39 | 1.59% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 1.06% |
| Total | 2,446 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cambajao grew from 1,604 in 1990 to 2,466 in 2020, an increase of 862 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.17%, or an increase of 20 people, from the previous population of 2,446 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,604 | – | |
| 1,621 | 0.20% | |
| 1,825 | 2.57% | |
| 2,060 | 1.68% | |
| 2,217 | 2.71% | |
| 2,446 | 1.89% | |
| 2,466 | 0.17% |
Location
Cambajao is situated at approximately 12.3601, 122.6854, in the island of Sibuyan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.7 meters or 38.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cambajao shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.