Catanauan, Province of Quezon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Barangay count | 46 |
| Postal code | 4311 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 253.07 km2 (97.71 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 72,752 |
| Density (2020) | 287 / km2 (745 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 36' North, 122° 19' East (13.5929, 122.3223) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.0 meters (23.0 feet) |
Catanauan is a coastal municipality in the province of Quezon.
The municipality has a land area of 253.07 square kilometers or 97.71 square miles which constitutes 2.89% of Quezon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 72,752. This represented 3.73% of the total population of Quezon province, or 0.45% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 287 inhabitants per square kilometer or 745 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Catanauan has 46 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajos | 2.30% | 1,674 | 1,883 | -11.10% | -2.45% |
| Anusan | 1.09% | 790 | 810 | -2.47% | -0.52% |
| Barangay 1 | 2.63% | 1,914 | 1,809 | 5.80% | 1.19% |
| Barangay 10 | 5.71% | 4,153 | 3,978 | 4.40% | 0.91% |
| Barangay 2 | 0.90% | 655 | 697 | -6.03% | -1.30% |
| Barangay 3 | 1.37% | 996 | 1,010 | -1.39% | -0.29% |
| Barangay 4 | 1.61% | 1,170 | 1,447 | -19.14% | -4.37% |
| Barangay 5 | 0.85% | 616 | 565 | 9.03% | 1.84% |
| Barangay 6 | 0.56% | 408 | 474 | -13.92% | -3.11% |
| Barangay 7 | 3.45% | 2,508 | 2,393 | 4.81% | 0.99% |
| Barangay 8 | 2.61% | 1,898 | 2,015 | -5.81% | -1.25% |
| Barangay 9 | 2.42% | 1,763 | 1,879 | -6.17% | -1.33% |
| Bolo | 2.10% | 1,531 | 1,351 | 13.32% | 2.67% |
| Bulagsong | 1.19% | 863 | 946 | -8.77% | -1.91% |
| Camandiison | 1.65% | 1,200 | 1,170 | 2.56% | 0.53% |
| Canculajao | 1.68% | 1,224 | 1,284 | -4.67% | -1.00% |
| Catumbo | 1.42% | 1,036 | 1,006 | 2.98% | 0.62% |
| Cawayanin Ibaba | 1.30% | 945 | 989 | -4.45% | -0.95% |
| Cawayanin Ilaya | 0.95% | 688 | 650 | 5.85% | 1.20% |
| Cutcutan | 1.87% | 1,363 | 1,358 | 0.37% | 0.08% |
| Dahican | 1.34% | 973 | 899 | 8.23% | 1.68% |
| Doongan Ibaba | 1.03% | 750 | 826 | -9.20% | -2.01% |
| Doongan Ilaya | 3.28% | 2,388 | 2,398 | -0.42% | -0.09% |
| Gatasan | 0.98% | 710 | 652 | 8.90% | 1.81% |
| Macpac | 0.86% | 628 | 557 | 12.75% | 2.56% |
| Madulao | 7.56% | 5,503 | 4,554 | 20.84% | 4.06% |
| Matandang Sabang Kanluran | 3.00% | 2,185 | 1,958 | 11.59% | 2.34% |
| Matandang Sabang Silangan | 2.66% | 1,937 | 1,749 | 10.75% | 2.17% |
| Milagrosa | 0.99% | 719 | 789 | -8.87% | -1.94% |
| Navitas | 1.58% | 1,153 | 991 | 16.35% | 3.24% |
| Pacabit | 3.05% | 2,218 | 2,024 | 9.58% | 1.95% |
| San Antonio Magkupa | 1.10% | 802 | 729 | 10.01% | 2.03% |
| San Antonio Pala | 2.75% | 2,004 | 1,424 | 40.73% | 7.46% |
| San Isidro | 5.07% | 3,687 | 3,786 | -2.61% | -0.56% |
| San Jose | 1.99% | 1,447 | 1,373 | 5.39% | 1.11% |
| San Pablo | 1.91% | 1,391 | 1,500 | -7.27% | -1.58% |
| San Roque | 3.63% | 2,644 | 3,057 | -13.51% | -3.01% |
| San Vicente Kanluran | 2.56% | 1,864 | 1,816 | 2.64% | 0.55% |
| San Vicente Silangan | 1.14% | 828 | 926 | -10.58% | -2.33% |
| Santa Maria | 1.27% | 921 | 1,131 | -18.57% | -4.23% |
| Tagabas Ibaba | 2.72% | 1,976 | 1,837 | 7.57% | 1.55% |
| Tagabas Ilaya | 0.70% | 512 | 533 | -3.94% | -0.84% |
| Tagbacan Ibaba | 2.76% | 2,008 | 2,047 | -1.91% | -0.40% |
| Tagbacan Ilaya | 2.65% | 1,931 | 1,876 | 2.93% | 0.61% |
| Tagbacan Silangan | 1.50% | 1,089 | 1,201 | -9.33% | -2.04% |
| Tuhian | 4.25% | 3,089 | 2,726 | 13.32% | 2.67% |
| Catanauan Total | 72,752 | 71,073 | 2.36% | 0.49% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Catanauan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱159,297,625.58.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 92,324,880.74 | – |
| 2010 | 96,270,770.42 | 4.27% |
| 2011 | 104,481,968.11 | 8.53% |
| 2012 | 103,307,509.86 | -1.12% |
| 2013 | 113,536,676.99 | 9.90% |
| 2014 | 128,869,767.65 | 13.50% |
| 2015 | 145,503,755.78 | 12.91% |
| 2016 | 159,297,625.58 | 9.48% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Catanauan in the 2015 Census was 71,038 broken down into 15,334 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47,984 | 9,017 | 5.32 | |
| 52,351 | 10,293 | 5.09 | |
| 57,704 | 11,283 | 5.11 | |
| 65,642 | 13,604 | 4.83 | |
| 65,823 | 14,491 | 4.54 | |
| 71,038 | 15,334 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Catanauan is 10 to 14, with 8,855 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 486 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,530 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,472 | 9.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 8,530 | 12.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,855 | 12.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,705 | 10.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,290 | 8.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,096 | 7.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,543 | 6.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,143 | 5.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,849 | 5.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,566 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,841 | 4.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,530 | 3.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,877 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,316 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 820 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 624 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 486 | 0.68% |
| Total | 71,073 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Catanauan grew from 4,108 in 1903 to 72,752 in 2020, an increase of 68,644 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.49%, or an increase of 1,679 people, from the previous population of 71,073 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,108 | – | |
| 5,742 | 2.14% | |
| 10,416 | 3.02% | |
| 11,166 | 0.72% | |
| 17,168 | 3.85% | |
| 34,365 | 7.02% | |
| 38,473 | 2.29% | |
| 42,121 | 1.83% | |
| 48,019 | 1.32% | |
| 52,420 | 1.66% | |
| 57,736 | 2.09% | |
| 65,705 | 1.80% | |
| 65,832 | 0.07% | |
| 71,073 | 1.47% | |
| 72,752 | 0.49% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Catanauan for the year 2019 was 40,342, broken down into 19,923 males and 20,419 females.
Location
The municipal center of Catanauan is situated at approximately 13° 36' North, 122° 19' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.0 meters or 23.0 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 Catanauan are Lucena, Tayabas, Quezon, Naga, Camarines Sur, Iriga, Camarines Sur, San Pablo, Laguna, and Calapan, Oriental Mindoro. The nearest municipalities are Mulanay, Quezon, General Luna, Quezon, Buenavista, Quezon, Macalelon, Quezon, San Narciso, Quezon, and Lopez, Quezon. Its distance from the national capital is 182.21 kilometers (113.22 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Mulanay, Quezon, 11.76 kilometers (7.31 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- General Luna, Quezon, 19.47 kilometers (12.10 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
- Buenavista, Quezon, 22.41 kilometers (13.93 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
- Macalelon, Quezon, 26.29 kilometers (16.34 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
- San Narciso, Quezon, 26.60 kilometers (16.53 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- Lopez, Quezon, 32.89 kilometers (20.44 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
Nearest cities
- Lucena, 85.59 kilometers (53.19 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 92.40 kilometers (57.41 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 93.53 kilometers (58.12 miles) to the East (N88°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 119.57 kilometers (74.30 miles) to the East (S81°E)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 120.00 kilometers (74.56 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°W)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 125.60 kilometers (78.05 miles) to the West (S81°W)
Distance from Manila: 182.21 kilometers (113.22 miles) to the Northwest (N52°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.