Cabitan, Municipality of Mandaon, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Mandaon |
| Postal code | 5411 |
| Population (2020) | 5,277 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2960, 123.3403 (12° 18' North, 123° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 57.2 meters (187.7 feet) |
Cabitan is a barangay in the municipality of Mandaon, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,277. This represented 11.96% of the total population of Mandaon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cabitan in the 2015 Census was 4,720 broken down into 1,016 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,384 | 437 | 5.46 | |
| 2,710 | 483 | 5.61 | |
| 3,248 | 602 | 5.40 | |
| 3,323 | 656 | 5.07 | |
| 4,303 | 881 | 4.88 | |
| 4,720 | 1,016 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cabitan is 15 to 19, with 674 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 33 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 128 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 556 | 11.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 661 | 13.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 584 | 11.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 674 | 13.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 434 | 8.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 305 | 6.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 286 | 5.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 231 | 4.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 218 | 4.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 201 | 4.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 165 | 3.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 129 | 2.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 111 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 74 | 1.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 45 | 0.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 37 | 0.76% |
| Total | 4,872 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cabitan grew from 2,404 in 1990 to 5,277 in 2020, an increase of 2,873 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.70%, or an increase of 405 people, from the previous population of 4,872 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,404 | – | |
| 2,739 | 2.47% | |
| 3,250 | 3.74% | |
| 3,323 | 0.31% | |
| 4,303 | 9.86% | |
| 4,872 | 2.39% | |
| 5,277 | 1.70% |
Location
Cabitan is situated at approximately 12.2960, 123.3403, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 57.2 meters or 187.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cabitan 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.