Catmon, Province of Cebu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 6006 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Camotes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Area (2013) | 109.64 km2 (42.33 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 33,745 |
| Density (2020) | 308 / km2 (797 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 43' North, 124° 1' East (10.7216, 124.0136) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.6 meters (21.7 feet) |
Catmon is a coastal municipality in the island province of Cebu.
The municipality has a land area of 109.64 square kilometers or 42.33 square miles which constitutes 2.22% of Cebu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 33,745. This represented 1.01% of the total population of Cebu province, or 0.42% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 308 inhabitants per square kilometer or 797 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Catmon has 20 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agsuwao | 3.34% | 1,127 | 1,008 | 11.81% | 2.38% |
| Amancion | 0.57% | 191 | 207 | -7.73% | -1.68% |
| Anapog | 0.83% | 281 | 324 | -13.27% | -2.95% |
| Bactas | 2.87% | 967 | 867 | 11.53% | 2.32% |
| Basak | 4.24% | 1,430 | 1,286 | 11.20% | 2.26% |
| Binongkalan | 5.38% | 1,814 | 1,587 | 14.30% | 2.85% |
| Bongyas | 1.14% | 384 | 300 | 28.00% | 5.33% |
| Cabungaan | 4.66% | 1,574 | 1,413 | 11.39% | 2.30% |
| Cambangkaya | 2.63% | 888 | 758 | 17.15% | 3.39% |
| Can-ibuang | 1.45% | 489 | 398 | 22.86% | 4.43% |
| Catmondaan | 9.92% | 3,347 | 3,086 | 8.46% | 1.72% |
| Corazon | 9.53% | 3,215 | 2,994 | 7.38% | 1.51% |
| Duyan | 2.07% | 700 | 684 | 2.34% | 0.49% |
| Flores | 10.02% | 3,382 | 3,023 | 11.88% | 2.39% |
| Ginabucan | 2.79% | 941 | 809 | 16.32% | 3.23% |
| Macaas | 10.47% | 3,532 | 3,394 | 4.07% | 0.84% |
| Panalipan | 12.08% | 4,077 | 3,544 | 15.04% | 2.99% |
| San Jose Poblacion | 11.15% | 3,761 | 3,250 | 15.72% | 3.12% |
| Tabili | 2.49% | 840 | 764 | 9.95% | 2.02% |
| Tinabyonan | 2.39% | 805 | 775 | 3.87% | 0.80% |
| Catmon Total | 33,745 | 30,471 | 10.74% | 2.17% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Catmon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱86,076,371.02.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 48,082,018.04 | – |
| 2010 | 50,757,587.57 | 5.56% |
| 2011 | 54,815,346.72 | 7.99% |
| 2012 | 55,313,880.10 | 0.91% |
| 2013 | 60,816,887.92 | 9.95% |
| 2014 | 67,673,305.81 | 11.27% |
| 2015 | 79,202,764.72 | 17.04% |
| 2016 | 86,076,371.02 | 8.68% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Catmon in the 2015 Census was 30,460 broken down into 6,940 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,766 | 3,967 | 4.98 | |
| 21,630 | 4,449 | 4.86 | |
| 25,083 | 5,198 | 4.83 | |
| 27,283 | 5,955 | 4.58 | |
| 28,306 | 6,416 | 4.41 | |
| 30,460 | 6,940 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Catmon is 5 to 9, with 3,047 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 435 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 592 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,537 | 8.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,047 | 10.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,995 | 9.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,900 | 9.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,862 | 9.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,365 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,091 | 6.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,916 | 6.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,764 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,538 | 5.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,456 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,259 | 4.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,048 | 3.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 738 | 2.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 482 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 435 | 1.43% |
| 80 and over | 446 | 1.46% |
| Total | 30,471 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Catmon grew from 7,027 in 1903 to 33,745 in 2020, an increase of 26,718 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.17%, or an increase of 3,274 people, from the previous population of 30,471 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,027 | – | |
| 18,646 | 6.36% | |
| 11,738 | -2.29% | |
| 11,761 | 0.02% | |
| 13,412 | 1.16% | |
| 14,837 | 0.99% | |
| 15,923 | 1.43% | |
| 17,357 | 1.74% | |
| 19,773 | 1.31% | |
| 21,647 | 1.71% | |
| 25,083 | 3.21% | |
| 27,330 | 1.19% | |
| 28,320 | 1.30% | |
| 30,471 | 1.40% | |
| 33,745 | 2.17% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Catmon for the year 2019 was 18,965, broken down into 9,074 males and 9,891 females.
Location
The municipal center of Catmon is situated at approximately 10° 43' North, 124° 1' East, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.6 meters or 21.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Catmon are Danao, Cebu, Bogo, Cebu, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu City, and Talisay, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Sogod, Cebu, Borbon, Cebu, Carmen, Cebu, Tabuelan, Cebu, Tuburan, Cebu, and Tabogon, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 540.15 kilometers (335.63 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sogod, Cebu, 3.27 kilometers (2.03 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
- Borbon, Cebu, 12.76 kilometers (7.93 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Carmen, Cebu, 14.89 kilometers (9.25 miles) to the South (S1°E)
- Tabuelan, Cebu, 19.33 kilometers (12.01 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Tuburan, Cebu, 20.61 kilometers (12.81 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- Tabogon, Cebu, 24.33 kilometers (15.12 miles) to the North (N4°E)
Nearest cities
- Danao, Cebu, 22.29 kilometers (13.85 miles) to the South (S4°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 36.51 kilometers (22.68 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Mandaue, 44.60 kilometers (27.71 miles) to the South (S10°W)
- Lapu-Lapu, 45.97 kilometers (28.56 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Cebu City, 49.06 kilometers (30.48 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
- Talisay, Cebu, 55.81 kilometers (34.68 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
Distance from Manila: 540.15 kilometers (335.63 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.