Taberna, Municipality of Cawayan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Cawayan |
| Postal code | 5409 |
| Population (2020) | 1,585 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0587, 123.7135 (12° 4' North, 123° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.7 meters (110.6 feet) |
Taberna is a barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,585. This represented 2.29% of the total population of Cawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Taberna in the 2015 Census was 1,599 broken down into 316 households or an average of 5.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 938 | 195 | 4.81 | |
| 878 | 178 | 4.93 | |
| 961 | 191 | 5.03 | |
| 1,395 | 286 | 4.88 | |
| 1,445 | 280 | 5.16 | |
| 1,599 | 316 | 5.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Taberna is 10 to 14, with 234 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 2.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 193 | 12.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 220 | 13.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 234 | 14.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 154 | 9.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 7.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 105 | 6.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 94 | 5.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 5.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 4.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 4.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 75 | 4.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 2.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.44% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.75% |
| Total | 1,599 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Taberna grew from 938 in 1990 to 1,585 in 2020, an increase of 647 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.18%, or a decrease of 14 people, from the previous population of 1,599 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 938 | – | |
| 878 | -1.23% | |
| 961 | 1.96% | |
| 1,395 | 5.27% | |
| 1,445 | 1.29% | |
| 1,599 | 1.95% | |
| 1,585 | -0.18% |
Location
Taberna is situated at approximately 12.0587, 123.7135, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.7 meters or 110.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Taberna 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.