Cawayan, Municipality of Bacacay, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Bacacay |
| Postal code | 4509 |
| Population (2020) | 1,391 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cagraray |
| Coordinates | 13.2936, 123.8976 (13° 18' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Cawayan is a barangay in the municipality of Bacacay, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,391. This represented 1.92% of the total population of Bacacay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cawayan in the 2015 Census was 1,247 broken down into 266 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 919 | 165 | 5.57 | |
| 1,044 | 177 | 5.90 | |
| 1,102 | 180 | 6.12 | |
| 1,180 | 210 | 5.62 | |
| 1,116 | 220 | 5.07 | |
| 1,247 | 266 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cawayan is 10 to 14, with 184 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 142 | 11.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 156 | 12.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 184 | 14.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 136 | 10.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 91 | 7.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 76 | 6.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 5.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 3.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 4.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 67 | 5.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 3.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.96% |
| Total | 1,247 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cawayan grew from 919 in 1990 to 1,391 in 2020, an increase of 472 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.33%, or an increase of 144 people, from the previous population of 1,247 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 919 | – | |
| 1,044 | 2.42% | |
| 1,102 | 1.17% | |
| 1,180 | 0.95% | |
| 1,116 | -2.01% | |
| 1,247 | 2.14% | |
| 1,391 | 2.33% |
Location
Cawayan is situated at approximately 13.2936, 123.8976, in the island of Cagraray. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cawayan 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.