Cauayan, Province of Isabela
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Barangay count | 65 |
| Postal code | 3305 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 336.40 km2 (129.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 143,403 |
| Density (2020) | 426 / km2 (1,104 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 56' North, 121° 46' East (16.9343, 121.7666) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 61.0 meters (200.1 feet) |
Cauayan is a landlocked component city in the coastal province of Isabela.
The city has a land area of 336.40 square kilometers or 129.88 square miles which constitutes 2.57% of Isabela's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 143,403. This represented 8.45% of the total population of Isabela province, or 3.89% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 426 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,104 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Cauayan has 65 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicaocao | 1.65% | 2,360 | 1,564 | 50.90% | 9.05% |
| Alinam | 0.78% | 1,125 | 1,167 | -3.60% | -0.77% |
| Amobocan | 0.83% | 1,194 | 1,151 | 3.74% | 0.78% |
| Andarayan | 0.34% | 486 | 426 | 14.08% | 2.81% |
| Baculod | 1.20% | 1,724 | 1,679 | 2.68% | 0.56% |
| Baringin Norte | 0.19% | 270 | 231 | 16.88% | 3.34% |
| Baringin Sur | 0.82% | 1,171 | 1,118 | 4.74% | 0.98% |
| Buena Suerte | 0.84% | 1,209 | 1,126 | 7.37% | 1.51% |
| Bugallon | 0.46% | 659 | 553 | 19.17% | 3.76% |
| Buyon | 0.84% | 1,206 | 1,255 | -3.90% | -0.83% |
| Cabaruan | 5.75% | 8,244 | 7,150 | 15.30% | 3.04% |
| Cabugao | 0.60% | 866 | 782 | 10.74% | 2.17% |
| Carabatan Bacareno | 0.14% | 204 | 243 | -16.05% | -3.62% |
| Carabatan Chica | 0.55% | 787 | 617 | 27.55% | 5.26% |
| Carabatan Grande | 0.24% | 339 | 291 | 16.49% | 3.27% |
| Carabatan Punta | 0.35% | 508 | 475 | 6.95% | 1.42% |
| Casalatan | 0.49% | 701 | 644 | 8.85% | 1.80% |
| Cassap Fuera | 0.07% | 105 | 111 | -5.41% | -1.16% |
| Catalina | 0.07% | 99 | 106 | -6.60% | -1.43% |
| Culalabat | 0.70% | 1,009 | 898 | 12.36% | 2.48% |
| Dabburab | 0.79% | 1,131 | 1,117 | 1.25% | 0.26% |
| De Vera | 0.60% | 863 | 822 | 4.99% | 1.03% |
| Dianao | 0.49% | 696 | 675 | 3.11% | 0.65% |
| Disimuray | 0.70% | 998 | 1,052 | -5.13% | -1.10% |
| District I | 7.92% | 11,355 | 10,662 | 6.50% | 1.33% |
| District II | 1.58% | 2,264 | 1,817 | 24.60% | 4.74% |
| District III | 4.37% | 6,263 | 5,465 | 14.60% | 2.91% |
| Duminit | 1.20% | 1,715 | 1,514 | 13.28% | 2.66% |
| Faustino | 1.08% | 1,550 | 1,442 | 7.49% | 1.53% |
| Gagabutan | 0.37% | 528 | 492 | 7.32% | 1.50% |
| Gappal | 1.92% | 2,750 | 2,616 | 5.12% | 1.06% |
| Guayabal | 1.06% | 1,521 | 1,275 | 19.29% | 3.78% |
| Labinab | 1.72% | 2,472 | 2,161 | 14.39% | 2.87% |
| Linglingay | 0.52% | 746 | 724 | 3.04% | 0.63% |
| Mabantad | 0.88% | 1,268 | 1,192 | 6.38% | 1.31% |
| Maligaya | 1.74% | 2,490 | 2,273 | 9.55% | 1.94% |
| Manaoag | 1.15% | 1,646 | 1,666 | -1.20% | -0.25% |
| Marabulig I | 3.17% | 4,542 | 3,993 | 13.75% | 2.75% |
| Marabulig II | 1.48% | 2,127 | 1,713 | 24.17% | 4.66% |
| Minante I | 4.32% | 6,192 | 6,276 | -1.34% | -0.28% |
| Minante II | 2.27% | 3,262 | 2,642 | 23.47% | 4.54% |
| Naganacan | 1.14% | 1,635 | 1,338 | 22.20% | 4.31% |
| Nagcampegan | 0.22% | 316 | 307 | 2.93% | 0.61% |
| Nagrumbuan | 2.81% | 4,032 | 3,693 | 9.18% | 1.87% |
| Nungnungan I | 1.59% | 2,283 | 1,989 | 14.78% | 2.94% |
| Nungnungan II | 0.93% | 1,339 | 943 | 41.99% | 7.66% |
| Pinoma | 2.64% | 3,785 | 3,606 | 4.96% | 1.02% |
| Rizal | 0.53% | 753 | 650 | 15.85% | 3.14% |
| Rogus | 1.19% | 1,710 | 1,528 | 11.91% | 2.40% |
| San Antonio | 2.11% | 3,027 | 2,988 | 1.31% | 0.27% |
| San Fermin | 8.40% | 12,047 | 10,856 | 10.97% | 2.22% |
| San Francisco | 1.92% | 2,751 | 2,322 | 18.48% | 3.63% |
| San Isidro | 0.94% | 1,348 | 1,120 | 20.36% | 3.98% |
| San Luis | 1.69% | 2,428 | 2,367 | 2.58% | 0.54% |
| San Pablo | 1.45% | 2,081 | 1,736 | 19.87% | 3.89% |
| Santa Luciana | 1.60% | 2,300 | 2,013 | 14.26% | 2.85% |
| Santa Maria | 0.75% | 1,077 | 905 | 19.01% | 3.73% |
| Sillawit | 2.60% | 3,730 | 2,885 | 29.29% | 5.56% |
| Sinippil | 0.25% | 365 | 306 | 19.28% | 3.78% |
| Tagaran | 3.36% | 4,823 | 4,271 | 12.92% | 2.59% |
| Turayong | 2.33% | 3,345 | 3,198 | 4.60% | 0.95% |
| Union | 1.08% | 1,549 | 1,407 | 10.09% | 2.04% |
| Villa Concepcion | 2.46% | 3,533 | 3,647 | -3.13% | -0.67% |
| Villa Luna | 1.43% | 2,049 | 1,863 | 9.98% | 2.02% |
| Villaflor | 0.32% | 452 | 409 | 10.51% | 2.13% |
| Cauayan Total | 143,403 | 129,523 | 10.72% | 2.17% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Cauayan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱725,724,086.10.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 439,797,725.51 | – |
| 2010 | 477,058,720.97 | 8.47% |
| 2011 | 519,369,179.87 | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 473,669,816.03 | -8.80% |
| 2013 | 542,417,497.00 | 14.51% |
| 2014 | 592,366,844.67 | 9.21% |
| 2015 | 684,726,430.49 | 15.59% |
| 2016 | 725,724,086.10 | 5.99% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Cauayan in the 2015 Census was 129,046 broken down into 30,623 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83,296 | 16,295 | 5.11 | |
| 92,517 | 18,927 | 4.89 | |
| 103,862 | 21,143 | 4.91 | |
| 114,073 | 24,928 | 4.58 | |
| 122,293 | 27,954 | 4.37 | |
| 129,046 | 30,623 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cauayan is 5 to 9, with 13,555 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 777 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,519 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 10,984 | 8.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 13,555 | 10.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 12,309 | 9.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 12,590 | 9.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 12,685 | 9.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 11,420 | 8.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 9,665 | 7.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 9,195 | 7.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 7,864 | 6.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 6,918 | 5.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 5,933 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,732 | 3.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,689 | 2.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,349 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,378 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 961 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 777 | 0.60% |
| Total | 129,523 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cauayan grew from 3,954 in 1903 to 143,403 in 2020, an increase of 139,449 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.17%, or an increase of 13,880 people, from the previous population of 129,523 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,954 | – | |
| 10,083 | 6.09% | |
| 17,418 | 2.77% | |
| 20,486 | 1.68% | |
| 25,744 | 2.03% | |
| 40,732 | 4.59% | |
| 47,235 | 3.02% | |
| 62,224 | 5.66% | |
| 83,591 | 3.00% | |
| 92,677 | 1.95% | |
| 103,952 | 2.49% | |
| 114,254 | 1.31% | |
| 122,335 | 2.52% | |
| 129,523 | 1.09% | |
| 143,403 | 2.17% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Cauayan for the year 2019 was 84,058, broken down into 41,052 males and 43,006 females.
Location
The city center of Cauayan is situated at approximately 16° 56' North, 121° 46' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 61.0 meters or 200.1 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 Cauayan are Ilagan, Isabela, Santiago, Isabela, Tabuk, Kalinga, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Baguio, and Candon, Ilocos Sur. The nearest municipalities are Luna, Isabela, Reina Mercedes, Isabela, Cabatuan, Isabela, Naguilian, Isabela, Gamu, Isabela, and Aurora, Isabela. Its distance from the national capital is 272.70 kilometers (169.45 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Luna, Isabela, 5.47 kilometers (3.40 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
- Reina Mercedes, Isabela, 8.30 kilometers (5.16 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Cabatuan, Isabela, 10.54 kilometers (6.55 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
- Naguilian, Isabela, 12.23 kilometers (7.60 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Gamu, Isabela, 14.37 kilometers (8.93 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- Aurora, Isabela, 14.93 kilometers (9.28 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
Nearest cities
- Ilagan, Isabela, 26.63 kilometers (16.55 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- Santiago, Isabela, 36.09 kilometers (22.43 miles) to the Southwest (S41°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 67.58 kilometers (41.99 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 75.14 kilometers (46.69 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Baguio, 137.86 kilometers (85.66 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 143.24 kilometers (89.01 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
Distance from Manila: 272.70 kilometers (169.45 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°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.