Cabiguhan, 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) | 750 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9514, 124.0701 (12° 57' North, 124° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.8 meters (117.5 feet) |
Cabiguhan is a barangay in the municipality of Gubat, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 750. This represented 1.24% of the total population of Gubat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cabiguhan in the 2015 Census was 771 broken down into 154 households or an average of 5.01 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 440 | 85 | 5.18 | |
| 786 | 143 | 5.50 | |
| 724 | 128 | 5.66 | |
| 724 | 153 | 4.73 | |
| 839 | 187 | 4.49 | |
| 771 | 154 | 5.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cabiguhan is 15 to 19, with 98 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 79 | 10.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 83 | 10.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 11.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 98 | 12.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 10.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 8.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 5.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 5.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 4.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 4.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 4.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 3.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 1.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.52% |
| Total | 771 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cabiguhan grew from 440 in 1990 to 750 in 2020, an increase of 310 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.58%, or a decrease of 21 people, from the previous population of 771 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 440 | – | |
| 786 | 11.48% | |
| 724 | -1.75% | |
| 724 | 0.00% | |
| 839 | 5.51% | |
| 771 | -1.60% | |
| 750 | -0.58% |
Location
Cabiguhan is situated at approximately 12.9514, 124.0701, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.8 meters or 117.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cabiguhan 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.