Cagamutan Norte, Municipality of Leganes, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Leganes |
| Postal code | 5003 |
| Population (2020) | 2,517 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8115, 122.6014 (10° 49' North, 122° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.1 meters (20.0 feet) |
Cagamutan Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Leganes, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,517. This represented 7.25% of the total population of Leganes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cagamutan Norte in the 2015 Census was 2,507 broken down into 537 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,541 | 295 | 5.22 | |
| 1,834 | 346 | 5.30 | |
| 2,189 | 422 | 5.19 | |
| 2,261 | 436 | 5.19 | |
| 2,437 | 480 | 5.08 | |
| 2,507 | 537 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cagamutan Norte is 20 to 24, with 329 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 32 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 1.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 190 | 7.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 242 | 9.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 250 | 9.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 253 | 9.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 329 | 12.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 196 | 7.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 149 | 5.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 175 | 6.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 140 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 150 | 5.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 141 | 5.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 2.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 68 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 52 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 49 | 1.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 38 | 1.48% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 1.24% |
| Total | 2,572 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cagamutan Norte grew from 1,541 in 1990 to 2,517 in 2020, an increase of 976 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.45%, or a decrease of 55 people, from the previous population of 2,572 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,541 | – | |
| 1,834 | 3.31% | |
| 2,189 | 3.87% | |
| 2,286 | 0.60% | |
| 2,437 | 2.36% | |
| 2,572 | 1.03% | |
| 2,517 | -0.45% |
Location
Cagamutan Norte is situated at approximately 10.8115, 122.6014, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.1 meters or 20.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cagamutan Norte 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.