Cavinitan, 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) | 3,959 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.5802, 124.2024 (13° 35' North, 124° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.0 meters (121.4 feet) |
Cavinitan is a barangay in the municipality of Virac, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,959. This represented 5.17% of the total population of Virac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cavinitan in the 2015 Census was 3,618 broken down into 823 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,654 | 326 | 5.07 | |
| 2,100 | 411 | 5.11 | |
| 2,699 | 543 | 4.97 | |
| 4,107 | 1,088 | 3.77 | |
| 3,406 | 766 | 4.45 | |
| 3,618 | 823 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cavinitan is 15 to 19, with 967 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 40 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 63 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 308 | 6.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 375 | 8.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 386 | 8.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 967 | 21.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 525 | 11.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 270 | 5.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 282 | 6.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 257 | 5.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 197 | 4.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 213 | 4.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 162 | 3.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 144 | 3.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 121 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 97 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 66 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 41 | 0.91% |
| Total | 4,514 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cavinitan grew from 1,729 in 1990 to 3,959 in 2020, an increase of 2,230 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.72%, or a decrease of 555 people, from the previous population of 4,514 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,729 | – | |
| 2,237 | 4.94% | |
| 2,806 | 4.98% | |
| 4,235 | 5.84% | |
| 3,484 | -6.86% | |
| 4,514 | 5.05% | |
| 3,959 | -2.72% |
Location
Cavinitan is situated at approximately 13.5802, 124.2024, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.0 meters or 121.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cavinitan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Pajo San Isidro, Virac, Catanduanes
- Cabihian, Virac, Catanduanes
- Bigaa, Virac, Catanduanes
- Santo Cristo, Virac, Catanduanes
- Valencia, Virac, Catanduanes
- Palnab del Sur, Virac, Catanduanes
- Palnab del Norte, Virac, Catanduanes
- Gogon Centro, Virac, Catanduanes
- San Isidro Village, Virac, Catanduanes
- Calatagan Proper, Virac, Catanduanes
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.