Cayhagan, City of Sipalay, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| City | Sipalay |
| Postal code | 6113 |
| Population (2020) | 3,702 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.6808, 122.4343 (9° 41' North, 122° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.8 meters (55.1 feet) |
Cayhagan is a barangay in the city of Sipalay, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,702. This represented 5.11% of the total population of Sipalay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cayhagan in the 2015 Census was 3,226 broken down into 729 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,648 | 485 | 5.46 | |
| 3,060 | 573 | 5.34 | |
| 3,175 | 606 | 5.24 | |
| 3,302 | 660 | 5.00 | |
| 3,469 | 765 | 4.53 | |
| 3,226 | 729 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cayhagan is 5 to 9, with 389 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 32 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 71 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 302 | 9.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 389 | 12.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 359 | 11.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 315 | 9.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 271 | 8.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 233 | 7.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 195 | 6.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 147 | 4.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 169 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 160 | 4.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 171 | 5.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 155 | 4.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 100 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 72 | 2.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 53 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 0.99% |
| Total | 3,226 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cayhagan grew from 2,648 in 1990 to 3,702 in 2020, an increase of 1,054 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.94%, or an increase of 476 people, from the previous population of 3,226 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,648 | – | |
| 3,060 | 2.75% | |
| 3,175 | 0.79% | |
| 3,302 | 0.54% | |
| 3,469 | 1.81% | |
| 3,226 | -1.37% | |
| 3,702 | 2.94% |
Location
Cayhagan is situated at approximately 9.6808, 122.4343, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.8 meters or 55.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cayhagan 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.