Cagara, Municipality of Baleno, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Baleno |
| Postal code | 5413 |
| Population (2020) | 1,406 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.4371, 123.4896 (12° 26' North, 123° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 191.2 meters (627.3 feet) |
Cagara is a barangay in the municipality of Baleno, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,406. This represented 4.87% of the total population of Baleno.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cagara in the 2015 Census was 1,273 broken down into 260 households or an average of 4.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 732 | 116 | 6.31 | |
| 804 | 133 | 6.05 | |
| 1,005 | 172 | 5.84 | |
| 1,041 | 197 | 5.28 | |
| 1,108 | 222 | 4.99 | |
| 1,273 | 260 | 4.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cagara is 10 to 14, with 196 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 152 | 10.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 194 | 13.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 196 | 14.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 161 | 11.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 98 | 7.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 6.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 95 | 6.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 5.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 4.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 4.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 3.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 2.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.50% |
| Total | 1,393 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cagara grew from 732 in 1990 to 1,406 in 2020, an increase of 674 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.20%, or an increase of 13 people, from the previous population of 1,393 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 732 | – | |
| 804 | 1.77% | |
| 1,005 | 4.90% | |
| 1,190 | 2.36% | |
| 1,230 | 1.21% | |
| 1,393 | 2.40% | |
| 1,406 | 0.20% |
Location
Cagara is situated at approximately 12.4371, 123.4896, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 191.2 meters or 627.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cagara 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.