Cahaguichican, Municipality of Pototan, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Pototan |
| Postal code | 5008 |
| Population (2020) | 2,002 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.9089, 122.6215 (10° 55' North, 122° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.6 meters (70.9 feet) |
Cahaguichican is a barangay in the municipality of Pototan, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,002. This represented 2.56% of the total population of Pototan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cahaguichican in the 2015 Census was 1,895 broken down into 392 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,162 | 219 | 5.31 | |
| 1,212 | 230 | 5.27 | |
| 1,394 | 257 | 5.42 | |
| 1,622 | 320 | 5.07 | |
| 1,670 | 350 | 4.77 | |
| 1,895 | 392 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cahaguichican is 10 to 14, with 222 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 29 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 172 | 9.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 192 | 10.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 222 | 11.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 169 | 8.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 165 | 8.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 135 | 7.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 140 | 7.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 128 | 6.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 106 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 99 | 5.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 95 | 5.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 67 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 1.74% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 1.64% |
| Total | 1,895 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cahaguichican grew from 1,162 in 1990 to 2,002 in 2020, an increase of 840 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.16%, or an increase of 107 people, from the previous population of 1,895 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,162 | – | |
| 1,212 | 0.79% | |
| 1,394 | 3.05% | |
| 1,622 | 2.11% | |
| 1,670 | 1.07% | |
| 1,895 | 2.44% | |
| 2,002 | 1.16% |
Location
Cahaguichican is situated at approximately 10.9089, 122.6215, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.6 meters or 70.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cahaguichican 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.