Cagting, Municipality of Ubay, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Ubay |
| Postal code | 6315 |
| Population (2020) | 2,120 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.9991, 124.5488 (9° 60' North, 124° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.4 meters (27.6 feet) |
Cagting is a barangay in the municipality of Ubay, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,120. This represented 2.59% of the total population of Ubay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cagting in the 2015 Census was 1,712 broken down into 406 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,166 | 200 | 5.83 | |
| 1,311 | 262 | 5.00 | |
| 1,866 | 342 | 5.46 | |
| 1,853 | 355 | 5.22 | |
| 1,596 | 380 | 4.20 | |
| 1,712 | 406 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cagting is 10 to 14, with 276 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 160 | 9.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 235 | 13.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 276 | 16.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 157 | 9.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 99 | 5.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 6.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 94 | 5.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 95 | 5.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 88 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 83 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 79 | 4.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 2.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.82% |
| Total | 1,712 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cagting grew from 1,166 in 1990 to 2,120 in 2020, an increase of 954 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.60%, or an increase of 408 people, from the previous population of 1,712 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,166 | – | |
| 1,311 | 2.22% | |
| 1,866 | 7.86% | |
| 1,853 | -0.10% | |
| 1,597 | -5.27% | |
| 1,712 | 1.33% | |
| 2,120 | 4.60% |
Location
Cagting is situated at approximately 9.9991, 124.5488, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.4 meters or 27.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cagting 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.