Cawit Extension, Municipality of Magallanes, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Magallanes |
| Postal code | 4705 |
| Population (2020) | 1,721 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8233, 123.8387 (12° 49' North, 123° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.1 meters (16.7 feet) |
Cawit Extension is a barangay in the municipality of Magallanes, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,721. This represented 4.60% of the total population of Magallanes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cawit Extension in the 2015 Census was 1,727 broken down into 346 households or an average of 4.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 806 | 150 | 5.37 | |
| 1,017 | 197 | 5.16 | |
| 1,269 | 241 | 5.27 | |
| 1,420 | 274 | 5.18 | |
| 1,591 | 332 | 4.79 | |
| 1,727 | 346 | 4.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cawit Extension is 10 to 14, with 208 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 143 | 8.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 204 | 11.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 208 | 12.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 181 | 10.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 143 | 8.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 126 | 7.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 101 | 5.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 100 | 5.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 101 | 5.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 88 | 5.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 80 | 4.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 87 | 5.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 54 | 3.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 1.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 0.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.81% |
| Total | 1,727 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cawit Extension grew from 806 in 1990 to 1,721 in 2020, an increase of 915 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.07%, or a decrease of 6 people, from the previous population of 1,727 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 806 | – | |
| 1,017 | 4.45% | |
| 1,269 | 4.86% | |
| 1,420 | 1.56% | |
| 1,591 | 4.23% | |
| 1,727 | 1.57% | |
| 1,721 | -0.07% |
Location
Cawit Extension is situated at approximately 12.8233, 123.8387, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.1 meters or 16.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cawit Extension 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.