Caitican, Municipality of Siquijor, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Siquijor |
| Postal code | 6225 |
| Population (2020) | 563 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.1919, 123.4995 (9° 12' North, 123° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.8 meters (137.1 feet) |
Caitican is a barangay in the municipality of Siquijor, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 563. This represented 1.95% of the total population of Siquijor.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caitican in the 2015 Census was 476 broken down into 125 households or an average of 3.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 305 | 65 | 4.69 | |
| 372 | 77 | 4.83 | |
| 357 | 81 | 4.41 | |
| 416 | 98 | 4.24 | |
| 444 | 113 | 3.93 | |
| 476 | 125 | 3.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caitican is 15 to 19, with 47 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 33 | 6.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 42 | 8.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 28 | 5.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 9.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 7.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 7.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 7.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 7.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 5.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 5.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 5.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 3.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 3.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 3.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 3.36% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 3.15% |
| Total | 476 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caitican grew from 305 in 1990 to 563 in 2020, an increase of 258 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.60%, or an increase of 87 people, from the previous population of 476 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 305 | – | |
| 372 | 3.79% | |
| 357 | -0.88% | |
| 416 | 2.13% | |
| 444 | 2.40% | |
| 476 | 1.33% | |
| 563 | 3.60% |
Location
Caitican is situated at approximately 9.1919, 123.4995, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.8 meters or 137.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caitican 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.