Catang, Municipality of Argao, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Argao |
| Postal code | 6021 |
| Population (2020) | 645 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 9.8967, 123.5557 (9° 54' North, 123° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 170.2 meters (558.4 feet) |
Catang is a barangay in the municipality of Argao, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 645. This represented 0.82% of the total population of Argao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Catang in the 2015 Census was 614 broken down into 140 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 522 | 110 | 4.75 | |
| 475 | 111 | 4.28 | |
| 487 | 109 | 4.47 | |
| 480 | 122 | 3.93 | |
| 651 | 141 | 4.62 | |
| 614 | 140 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Catang is 15 to 19, with 60 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 | 10 | 1.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 8.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 48 | 7.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 58 | 9.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 9.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 7.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 8.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 6.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 7.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 6.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 5.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 3.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 4.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 3.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.95% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.47% |
| Total | 614 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Catang grew from 522 in 1990 to 645 in 2020, an increase of 123 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.04%, or an increase of 31 people, from the previous population of 614 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 522 | – | |
| 475 | -1.75% | |
| 487 | 0.54% | |
| 480 | -0.20% | |
| 651 | 11.73% | |
| 614 | -1.11% | |
| 645 | 1.04% |
Location
Catang is situated at approximately 9.8967, 123.5557, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 170.2 meters or 558.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Catang 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.