Abaca, Municipality of Cauayan, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Cauayan |
| Postal code | 6112 |
| Population (2020) | 1,428 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.9323, 122.6042 (9° 56' North, 122° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 301.5 meters (989.2 feet) |
Abaca is a barangay in the municipality of Cauayan, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,428. This represented 1.32% of the total population of Cauayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abaca in the 2015 Census was 1,450 broken down into 300 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,276 | 227 | 5.62 | |
| 1,543 | 239 | 6.46 | |
| 1,361 | 237 | 5.74 | |
| 1,581 | 269 | 5.88 | |
| 1,419 | 255 | 5.56 | |
| 1,450 | 300 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abaca is 15 to 19, with 199 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 0.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 120 | 8.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 167 | 11.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 182 | 12.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 199 | 13.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 146 | 10.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 138 | 9.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 85 | 5.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 3.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 60 | 4.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 4.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 3.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 63 | 4.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.62% |
| Total | 1,450 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abaca grew from 1,276 in 1990 to 1,428 in 2020, an increase of 152 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.32%, or a decrease of 22 people, from the previous population of 1,450 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,276 | – | |
| 1,543 | 3.62% | |
| 1,361 | -2.66% | |
| 1,581 | 2.09% | |
| 1,419 | -3.86% | |
| 1,450 | 0.41% | |
| 1,428 | -0.32% |
Location
Abaca is situated at approximately 9.9323, 122.6042, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 301.5 meters or 989.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abaca 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.