Cawayan Exterior, City of Masbate, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| City | Masbate City |
| Postal code | 5400 |
| Population (2020) | 1,536 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.3924, 123.5935 (12° 24' North, 123° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.7 meters (25.3 feet) |
Cawayan Exterior is a barangay in Masbate City, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,536. This represented 1.47% of the total population of Masbate City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cawayan Exterior in the 2015 Census was 1,330 broken down into 295 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 967 | 183 | 5.28 | |
| 983 | 196 | 5.02 | |
| 1,029 | 200 | 5.15 | |
| 1,048 | 216 | 4.85 | |
| 1,210 | 246 | 4.92 | |
| 1,330 | 295 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cawayan Exterior is 10 to 14, with 186 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 129 | 9.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 185 | 13.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 186 | 13.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 156 | 11.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 7.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 6.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 4.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 5.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 4.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 4.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 3.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.65% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.83% |
| Total | 1,330 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cawayan Exterior grew from 967 in 1990 to 1,536 in 2020, an increase of 569 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.08%, or an increase of 206 people, from the previous population of 1,330 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 967 | – | |
| 983 | 0.31% | |
| 1,029 | 0.99% | |
| 1,048 | 0.25% | |
| 1,210 | 5.37% | |
| 1,330 | 1.82% | |
| 1,536 | 3.08% |
Location
Cawayan Exterior is situated at approximately 12.3924, 123.5935, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.7 meters or 25.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cawayan Exterior 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.