Cabigaan, Municipality of Gubat, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Gubat |
| Postal code | 4710 |
| Population (2020) | 1,069 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8939, 124.0922 (12° 54' North, 124° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.2 meters (79.4 feet) |
Cabigaan is a barangay in the municipality of Gubat, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,069. This represented 1.77% of the total population of Gubat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cabigaan in the 2015 Census was 1,116 broken down into 229 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 653 | 128 | 5.10 | |
| 926 | 161 | 5.75 | |
| 836 | 163 | 5.13 | |
| 937 | 169 | 5.54 | |
| 946 | 207 | 4.57 | |
| 1,116 | 229 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cabigaan is 10 to 14, with 121 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 104 | 9.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 117 | 10.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 121 | 10.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 119 | 10.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 118 | 10.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 87 | 7.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 6.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 5.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 4.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 4.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 3.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 3.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.08% |
| Total | 1,116 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cabigaan grew from 653 in 1990 to 1,069 in 2020, an increase of 416 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.90%, or a decrease of 47 people, from the previous population of 1,116 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 653 | – | |
| 926 | 6.76% | |
| 836 | -2.17% | |
| 937 | 1.59% | |
| 946 | 0.35% | |
| 1,116 | 3.20% | |
| 1,069 | -0.90% |
Location
Cabigaan is situated at approximately 12.8939, 124.0922, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.2 meters or 79.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cabigaan 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.