Cawayan, Province of Masbate
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Barangay count | 37 |
| Postal code | 5409 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Asid Gulf [Visayan Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Area (2013) | 260.19 km2 (100.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 69,265 |
| Density (2020) | 266 / km2 (689 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 56' North, 123° 46' East (11.9284, 123.7689) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Cawayan is a coastal municipality in the island province of Masbate.
The municipality has a land area of 260.19 square kilometers or 100.46 square miles which constitutes 6.29% of Masbate's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 69,265. This represented 7.62% of the total population of Masbate province, or 1.14% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 266 inhabitants per square kilometer or 689 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Cawayan has 37 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Begia | 4.57% | 3,165 | 2,791 | 13.40% | 2.68% |
| Cabayugan | 1.50% | 1,039 | 1,098 | -5.37% | -1.16% |
| Cabungahan | 1.83% | 1,268 | 1,545 | -17.93% | -4.07% |
| Calapayan | 2.05% | 1,423 | 1,276 | 11.52% | 2.32% |
| Calumpang | 1.47% | 1,017 | 1,213 | -16.16% | -3.64% |
| Chico Island | 3.71% | 2,572 | 2,462 | 4.47% | 0.92% |
| Dalipe | 2.45% | 1,695 | 1,814 | -6.56% | -1.42% |
| Divisoria | 5.51% | 3,816 | 3,613 | 5.62% | 1.16% |
| Gilotongan | 6.26% | 4,337 | 4,111 | 5.50% | 1.13% |
| Guiom | 3.43% | 2,375 | 2,227 | 6.65% | 1.36% |
| Iraya | 1.33% | 919 | 947 | -2.96% | -0.63% |
| Itombato | 1.67% | 1,158 | 1,122 | 3.21% | 0.67% |
| Lague-lague | 1.50% | 1,040 | 961 | 8.22% | 1.68% |
| Libertad | 1.61% | 1,118 | 1,251 | -10.63% | -2.34% |
| Looc | 3.29% | 2,278 | 2,416 | -5.71% | -1.23% |
| Mactan | 1.63% | 1,127 | 980 | 15.00% | 2.99% |
| Madbad | 2.29% | 1,587 | 1,343 | 18.17% | 3.58% |
| Mahayahay | 4.26% | 2,949 | 2,552 | 15.56% | 3.09% |
| Maihao | 2.36% | 1,637 | 1,450 | 12.90% | 2.59% |
| Malbug | 4.59% | 3,178 | 3,508 | -9.41% | -2.06% |
| Naro | 4.89% | 3,389 | 3,301 | 2.67% | 0.56% |
| Palobandera | 0.88% | 610 | 678 | -10.03% | -2.20% |
| Pananawan | 2.94% | 2,036 | 1,668 | 22.06% | 4.29% |
| Peña Island | 3.94% | 2,728 | 2,758 | -1.09% | -0.23% |
| Pin-as | 1.65% | 1,143 | 1,230 | -7.07% | -1.53% |
| Poblacion | 6.22% | 4,311 | 3,915 | 10.11% | 2.05% |
| Pulot | 1.21% | 840 | 902 | -6.87% | -1.49% |
| Punta Batsan | 3.53% | 2,443 | 2,457 | -0.57% | -0.12% |
| R. M. Magbalon | 1.23% | 854 | 954 | -10.48% | -2.30% |
| Recodo | 3.11% | 2,155 | 2,087 | 3.26% | 0.68% |
| San Jose | 0.99% | 688 | 620 | 10.97% | 2.21% |
| San Vicente | 2.19% | 1,519 | 1,273 | 19.32% | 3.79% |
| Taberna | 2.29% | 1,585 | 1,599 | -0.88% | -0.18% |
| Talisay | 1.70% | 1,177 | 1,213 | -2.97% | -0.63% |
| Tubog | 1.83% | 1,265 | 1,234 | 2.51% | 0.52% |
| Tuburan | 2.32% | 1,607 | 1,480 | 8.58% | 1.75% |
| Villahermosa | 1.76% | 1,217 | 984 | 23.68% | 4.57% |
| Cawayan Total | 69,265 | 67,033 | 3.33% | 0.69% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Cawayan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱148,346,891.97.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 81,183,136.45 | – |
| 2010 | 86,075,798.37 | 6.03% |
| 2011 | 92,971,428.21 | 8.01% |
| 2012 | 90,569,592.97 | -2.58% |
| 2013 | 102,152,076.57 | 12.79% |
| 2014 | 118,876,375.76 | 16.37% |
| 2015 | 134,547,989.42 | 13.18% |
| 2016 | 148,346,891.97 | 10.26% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Cawayan in the 2015 Census was 67,028 broken down into 15,063 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38,886 | 7,596 | 5.12 | |
| 45,833 | 9,192 | 4.99 | |
| 52,254 | 10,304 | 5.07 | |
| 59,654 | 12,686 | 4.70 | |
| 63,099 | 13,316 | 4.74 | |
| 67,028 | 15,063 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cawayan is 5 to 9, with 9,245 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 405 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,652 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,474 | 11.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 9,245 | 13.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 9,035 | 13.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,825 | 10.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,924 | 7.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,408 | 6.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,998 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,865 | 5.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,462 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,126 | 4.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,536 | 3.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,057 | 3.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,588 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,130 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 793 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 510 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 405 | 0.60% |
| Total | 67,033 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cawayan grew from 20,104 in 1960 to 69,265 in 2020, an increase of 49,161 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.69%, or an increase of 2,232 people, from the previous population of 67,033 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 20,104 | – | |
| 28,708 | 3.55% | |
| 27,581 | -0.80% | |
| 31,696 | 2.82% | |
| 38,336 | 1.92% | |
| 45,834 | 3.40% | |
| 52,256 | 2.85% | |
| 59,658 | 1.84% | |
| 63,115 | 2.07% | |
| 67,033 | 1.15% | |
| 69,265 | 0.69% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Cawayan for the year 2019 was 43,212, broken down into 21,657 males and 21,555 females.
Location
The municipal center of Cawayan is situated at approximately 11° 56' North, 123° 46' East, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 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 Cawayan are Masbate City, Masbate, Calbayog, Samar, Bogo, Cebu, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Roxas City, Capiz, and Cadiz, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Placer, Masbate, Cataingan, Masbate, Palanas, Masbate, Dimasalang, Masbate, Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate, and Uson, Masbate. Its distance from the national capital is 421.82 kilometers (262.10 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Placer, Masbate, 17.55 kilometers (10.91 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
- Cataingan, Masbate, 26.03 kilometers (16.18 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
- Palanas, Masbate, 29.13 kilometers (18.10 miles) to the Northeast (N35°E)
- Dimasalang, Masbate, 30.58 kilometers (19.00 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate, 31.08 kilometers (19.31 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Uson, Masbate, 32.59 kilometers (20.25 miles) to the North (N3°E)
Nearest cities
- Masbate City, Masbate, 51.13 kilometers (31.77 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 91.24 kilometers (56.69 miles) to the East (N80°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 100.54 kilometers (62.48 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 117.95 kilometers (73.29 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Roxas City, Capiz, 117.14 kilometers (72.78 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S71°W)
- Cadiz, Negros Occidental, 118.87 kilometers (73.86 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S25°W)
Distance from Manila: 421.82 kilometers (262.10 miles) to the Northwest (N45°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.