Chavayan, Municipality of Sabtang, Province of Batanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Batanes |
| Municipality | Sabtang |
| Postal code | 3904 |
| Population (2020) | 161 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Sabtang |
| Coordinates | 20.2812, 121.8617 (20° 17' North, 121° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 176.4 meters (578.7 feet) |
Chavayan is a barangay in the municipality of Sabtang, in the province of Batanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 161. This represented 9.49% of the total population of Sabtang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Chavayan in the 2015 Census was 157 broken down into 41 households or an average of 3.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193 | 39 | 4.95 | |
| 165 | 38 | 4.34 | |
| 180 | 38 | 4.74 | |
| 152 | 34 | 4.47 | |
| 169 | 37 | 4.57 | |
| 157 | 41 | 3.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Chavayan is 10 to 14, with 22 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 13 | 8.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 16 | 10.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 22 | 14.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 13 | 8.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 11 | 7.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 10 | 6.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 7 | 4.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 10 | 6.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 7 | 4.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 5 | 3.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 5.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 4.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 6.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 3.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.91% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 3.82% |
| Total | 157 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Chavayan fell from 193 in 1990 to 161 in 2020, a decrease of 32 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.53%, or an increase of 4 people, from the previous population of 157 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 193 | – | |
| 165 | -2.89% | |
| 180 | 1.88% | |
| 152 | -2.30% | |
| 169 | 3.93% | |
| 157 | -1.39% | |
| 161 | 0.53% |
Location
Chavayan is situated at approximately 20.2812, 121.8617, in the island of Sabtang. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 176.4 meters or 578.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Chavayan 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.