Cauyan, Municipality of Palauig, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Palauig |
| Postal code | 2210 |
| Population (2020) | 1,142 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4456, 119.9291 (15° 27' North, 119° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.4 meters (37.4 feet) |
Cauyan is a barangay in the municipality of Palauig, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,142. This represented 2.87% of the total population of Palauig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cauyan in the 2015 Census was 1,081 broken down into 246 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 771 | 140 | 5.51 | |
| 918 | 185 | 4.96 | |
| 1,128 | 217 | 5.20 | |
| 1,241 | 251 | 4.94 | |
| 1,179 | 263 | 4.48 | |
| 1,081 | 246 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cauyan is 10 to 14, with 131 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 89 | 8.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 11.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 131 | 12.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 8.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 7.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 87 | 8.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 77 | 7.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 6.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 6.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 3.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 4.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 2.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.56% |
| Total | 1,081 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cauyan grew from 771 in 1990 to 1,142 in 2020, an increase of 371 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.16%, or an increase of 61 people, from the previous population of 1,081 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 771 | – | |
| 918 | 3.32% | |
| 1,128 | 4.52% | |
| 1,241 | 1.33% | |
| 1,179 | -1.85% | |
| 1,081 | -1.64% | |
| 1,142 | 1.16% |
Location
Cauyan is situated at approximately 15.4456, 119.9291, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.4 meters or 37.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cauyan 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.