Cahayag, Municipality of Sierra Bullones, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Sierra Bullones |
| Postal code | 6320 |
| Population (2020) | 512 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.7541, 124.2940 (9° 45' North, 124° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 360.4 meters (1,182.4 feet) |
Cahayag is a barangay in the municipality of Sierra Bullones, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 512. This represented 1.96% of the total population of Sierra Bullones.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cahayag in the 2015 Census was 479 broken down into 115 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 405 | 70 | 5.79 | |
| 421 | 85 | 4.95 | |
| 594 | 100 | 5.94 | |
| 464 | 96 | 4.83 | |
| 489 | 108 | 4.53 | |
| 479 | 115 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cahayag is 10 to 14, with 65 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 0.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 8.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 9.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 65 | 13.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 11.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 5.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 24 | 5.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 5.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 6.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 6.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 5.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 3.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 2.71% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 2.09% |
| Total | 479 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cahayag grew from 405 in 1990 to 512 in 2020, an increase of 107 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.41%, or an increase of 33 people, from the previous population of 479 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 405 | – | |
| 421 | 0.73% | |
| 594 | 7.66% | |
| 464 | -3.35% | |
| 489 | 1.93% | |
| 479 | -0.39% | |
| 512 | 1.41% |
Location
Cahayag is situated at approximately 9.7541, 124.2940, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 360.4 meters or 1,182.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cahayag 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.