Kayhuvokan, Municipality of Basco, Province of Batanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Batanes |
| Municipality | Basco |
| Postal code | 3900 |
| Population (2020) | 1,888 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Batan |
| Coordinates | 20.4474, 121.9723 (20° 27' North, 121° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.7 meters (94.2 feet) |
Kayhuvokan is a barangay in the municipality of Basco, in the province of Batanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,888. This represented 19.84% of the total population of Basco.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kayhuvokan in the 2015 Census was 1,682 broken down into 473 households or an average of 3.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,119 | 242 | 4.62 | |
| 1,144 | 264 | 4.33 | |
| 1,349 | 312 | 4.32 | |
| 1,588 | 408 | 3.89 | |
| 1,618 | 422 | 3.83 | |
| 1,682 | 473 | 3.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kayhuvokan is 20 to 24, with 164 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 104 | 6.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 160 | 9.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 162 | 9.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 156 | 9.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 164 | 9.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 144 | 8.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 112 | 6.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 107 | 6.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 117 | 6.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 108 | 6.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 77 | 4.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 67 | 3.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 2.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 2.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 43 | 2.53% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 1.88% |
| Total | 1,700 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kayhuvokan grew from 1,143 in 1990 to 1,888 in 2020, an increase of 745 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.23%, or an increase of 188 people, from the previous population of 1,700 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,143 | – | |
| 1,155 | 0.20% | |
| 1,372 | 3.76% | |
| 1,603 | 2.17% | |
| 1,641 | 0.86% | |
| 1,700 | 0.67% | |
| 1,888 | 2.23% |
Location
Kayhuvokan is situated at approximately 20.4474, 121.9723, in the island of Batan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.7 meters or 94.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kayhuvokan 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.