Cawayan Interior, 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) | 909 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.3860, 123.5643 (12° 23' North, 123° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 42.9 meters (140.7 feet) |
Cawayan Interior is a barangay in Masbate City, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 909. This represented 0.87% of the total population of Masbate City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cawayan Interior in the 2015 Census was 945 broken down into 208 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 738 | 162 | 4.56 | |
| 726 | 141 | 5.15 | |
| 664 | 126 | 5.27 | |
| 672 | 136 | 4.94 | |
| 696 | 148 | 4.70 | |
| 945 | 208 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cawayan Interior is 5 to 9, with 142 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 108 | 11.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 142 | 15.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 118 | 12.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 114 | 12.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 9.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 8.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 5.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 31 | 3.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 4.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 3.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 2.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 2.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.21% |
| Total | 945 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cawayan Interior grew from 738 in 1990 to 909 in 2020, an increase of 171 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.81%, or a decrease of 36 people, from the previous population of 945 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 738 | – | |
| 726 | -0.31% | |
| 664 | -1.90% | |
| 672 | 0.17% | |
| 696 | 1.29% | |
| 945 | 6.00% | |
| 909 | -0.81% |
Location
Cawayan Interior is situated at approximately 12.3860, 123.5643, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 42.9 meters or 140.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cawayan Interior 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.