Cabihian, Municipality of Virac, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Virac |
| Postal code | 4800 |
| Population (2020) | 512 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.5750, 124.1667 (13° 35' North, 124° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 80.0 meters (262.5 feet) |
Cabihian is a barangay in the municipality of Virac, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 512. This represented 0.67% of the total population of Virac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cabihian in the 2015 Census was 486 broken down into 106 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 326 | 59 | 5.53 | |
| 310 | 56 | 5.54 | |
| 334 | 70 | 4.77 | |
| 393 | 83 | 4.73 | |
| 472 | 99 | 4.77 | |
| 486 | 106 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cabihian is 15 to 19, with 64 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 7.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 12.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 49 | 10.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 64 | 13.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 9.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 7.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 4.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 4.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 5.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 6.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 7.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 4.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.23% |
| Total | 486 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cabihian grew from 326 in 1990 to 512 in 2020, an increase of 186 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.10%, or an increase of 26 people, from the previous population of 486 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 326 | – | |
| 310 | -0.94% | |
| 334 | 1.61% | |
| 393 | 2.27% | |
| 472 | 6.89% | |
| 486 | 0.56% | |
| 512 | 1.10% |
Location
Cabihian is situated at approximately 13.5750, 124.1667, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 80.0 meters or 262.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cabihian 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.