Cataingan, Province of Masbate
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Barangay count | 36 |
| Postal code | 5405 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Area (2013) | 191.64 km2 (73.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 50,623 |
| Density (2020) | 264 / km2 (684 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 0' North, 123° 60' East (12.0002, 123.9966) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 36.6 meters (120.0 feet) |
Cataingan is a coastal municipality in the island province of Masbate.
The municipality has a land area of 191.64 square kilometers or 73.99 square miles which constitutes 4.63% of Masbate's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 50,623. This represented 5.57% of the total population of Masbate province, or 0.83% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 264 inhabitants per square kilometer or 684 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Cataingan has 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abaca | 1.20% | 608 | 610 | -0.33% | -0.07% |
| Aguada | 2.61% | 1,322 | 1,183 | 11.75% | 2.37% |
| Badiang | 2.14% | 1,084 | 1,044 | 3.83% | 0.79% |
| Bagumbayan | 2.19% | 1,110 | 1,187 | -6.49% | -1.40% |
| Cadulawan | 2.34% | 1,187 | 1,320 | -10.08% | -2.21% |
| Cagbatang | 2.53% | 1,279 | 1,258 | 1.67% | 0.35% |
| Chimenea | 0.78% | 397 | 448 | -11.38% | -2.51% |
| Concepcion | 2.57% | 1,300 | 1,268 | 2.52% | 0.53% |
| Curvada | 4.43% | 2,245 | 2,175 | 3.22% | 0.67% |
| Divisoria | 1.14% | 579 | 724 | -20.03% | -4.60% |
| Domorog | 3.91% | 1,977 | 1,793 | 10.26% | 2.08% |
| Estampar | 2.86% | 1,446 | 1,521 | -4.93% | -1.06% |
| Gahit | 2.73% | 1,382 | 1,255 | 10.12% | 2.05% |
| Libtong | 1.11% | 564 | 497 | 13.48% | 2.70% |
| Liong | 6.09% | 3,085 | 1,660 | 85.84% | 13.93% |
| Maanahao | 1.66% | 838 | 958 | -12.53% | -2.78% |
| Madamba | 2.53% | 1,279 | 1,308 | -2.22% | -0.47% |
| Malobago | 1.70% | 859 | 827 | 3.87% | 0.80% |
| Matayum | 3.17% | 1,603 | 1,845 | -13.12% | -2.92% |
| Matubinao | 1.88% | 953 | 1,059 | -10.01% | -2.20% |
| Mintac | 2.27% | 1,150 | 1,297 | -11.33% | -2.50% |
| Nadawisan | 1.93% | 975 | 1,106 | -11.84% | -2.62% |
| Osmeña | 1.69% | 858 | 884 | -2.94% | -0.63% |
| Pawican | 7.31% | 3,701 | 3,598 | 2.86% | 0.60% |
| Pitogo | 1.52% | 769 | 1,062 | -27.59% | -6.57% |
| Poblacion | 14.24% | 7,209 | 7,745 | -6.92% | -1.50% |
| Quezon | 3.79% | 1,921 | 2,004 | -4.14% | -0.89% |
| San Isidro | 1.04% | 527 | 616 | -14.45% | -3.23% |
| San Jose | 1.33% | 672 | 637 | 5.49% | 1.13% |
| San Pedro | 1.81% | 915 | 1,057 | -13.43% | -2.99% |
| San Rafael | 1.95% | 986 | 823 | 19.81% | 3.88% |
| Santa Teresita | 2.88% | 1,460 | 1,431 | 2.03% | 0.42% |
| Santo Niño | 3.47% | 1,755 | 1,643 | 6.82% | 1.40% |
| Tagboan | 1.90% | 964 | 1,052 | -8.37% | -1.82% |
| Tuybo | 1.54% | 781 | 615 | 26.99% | 5.16% |
| Villa Pogado | 1.74% | 883 | 817 | 8.08% | 1.65% |
| Cataingan Total | 50,623 | 50,327 | 0.59% | 0.12% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Cataingan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱137,486,709.15.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 74,748,586.98 | – |
| 2010 | 80,261,836.88 | 7.38% |
| 2011 | 89,686,218.11 | 11.74% |
| 2012 | 89,595,822.82 | -0.10% |
| 2013 | 102,928,330.05 | 14.88% |
| 2014 | 119,800,509.66 | 16.39% |
| 2015 | 107,425,399.64 | -10.33% |
| 2016 | 137,486,709.15 | 27.98% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Cataingan in the 2015 Census was 50,202 broken down into 10,833 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39,491 | 7,801 | 5.06 | |
| 42,058 | 8,711 | 4.83 | |
| 46,568 | 9,310 | 5.00 | |
| 48,779 | 10,047 | 4.86 | |
| 49,058 | 10,548 | 4.65 | |
| 50,202 | 10,833 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cataingan is 5 to 9, with 6,811 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 470 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,188 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,162 | 10.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,811 | 13.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,712 | 13.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,386 | 10.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,693 | 7.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,825 | 5.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,594 | 5.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,397 | 4.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,471 | 4.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,436 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,110 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,968 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,490 | 2.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,095 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 882 | 1.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 637 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 470 | 0.93% |
| Total | 50,327 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cataingan grew from 4,579 in 1903 to 50,623 in 2020, an increase of 46,044 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.12%, or an increase of 296 people, from the previous population of 50,327 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,579 | – | |
| 9,975 | 5.04% | |
| 38,709 | 7.01% | |
| 53,326 | 3.34% | |
| 26,371 | -6.00% | |
| 36,148 | 3.13% | |
| 37,644 | 0.82% | |
| 39,378 | 0.90% | |
| 39,496 | 0.03% | |
| 42,065 | 1.19% | |
| 46,593 | 2.22% | |
| 48,827 | 0.65% | |
| 49,078 | 0.19% | |
| 50,327 | 0.48% | |
| 50,623 | 0.12% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Cataingan for the year 2019 was 30,719, broken down into 14,886 males and 15,833 females.
Location
The municipal center of Cataingan is situated at approximately 12° 0' North, 123° 60' East, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.6 meters or 120.0 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 Cataingan are Masbate City, Masbate, Calbayog, Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Bogo, Cebu, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, and Ormoc, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate, Placer, Masbate, Palanas, Masbate, Tagapul-an, Samar, Dimasalang, Masbate, and Cawayan, Masbate. Its distance from the national capital is 434.69 kilometers (270.10 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate, 14.13 kilometers (8.78 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
- Placer, Masbate, 16.72 kilometers (10.39 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Palanas, Masbate, 18.06 kilometers (11.22 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- Tagapul-an, Samar, 18.46 kilometers (11.47 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
- Dimasalang, Masbate, 26.02 kilometers (16.17 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
- Cawayan, Masbate, 26.03 kilometers (16.18 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
Nearest cities
- Masbate City, Masbate, 57.78 kilometers (35.90 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 65.53 kilometers (40.72 miles) to the East (N83°E)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 99.71 kilometers (61.96 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 104.95 kilometers (65.21 miles) to the South (S0°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 107.37 kilometers (66.71 miles) to the North (N0°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 128.75 kilometers (80.00 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
Distance from Manila: 434.69 kilometers (270.10 miles) to the Northwest (N48°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.