Cabucgayan, Province of Biliran
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 6550 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Area (2013) | 54.19 km2 (20.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 21,542 |
| Density (2020) | 398 / km2 (1,030 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 28' North, 124° 34' East (11.4729, 124.5749) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.9 meters (9.4 feet) |
Cabucgayan is a coastal municipality in the island province of Biliran.
The municipality has a land area of 54.19 square kilometers or 20.92 square miles which constitutes 10.11% of Biliran's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 21,542. This represented 12.01% of the total population of Biliran province, or 0.47% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 398 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,030 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Cabucgayan has 13 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balaquid | 12.40% | 2,672 | 2,688 | -0.60% | -0.13% |
| Baso | 7.66% | 1,650 | 1,563 | 5.57% | 1.15% |
| Bunga | 20.43% | 4,400 | 4,041 | 8.88% | 1.81% |
| Caanibongan | 1.73% | 372 | 270 | 37.78% | 6.98% |
| Casiawan | 5.90% | 1,272 | 1,274 | -0.16% | -0.03% |
| Esperanza | 5.68% | 1,224 | 1,071 | 14.29% | 2.85% |
| Langgao | 5.84% | 1,259 | 1,299 | -3.08% | -0.66% |
| Libertad | 6.80% | 1,464 | 1,402 | 4.42% | 0.91% |
| Looc | 12.57% | 2,707 | 2,758 | -1.85% | -0.39% |
| Magbangon | 7.91% | 1,704 | 1,611 | 5.77% | 1.19% |
| Pawikan | 7.26% | 1,564 | 1,480 | 5.68% | 1.17% |
| Salawad | 2.15% | 464 | 546 | -15.02% | -3.37% |
| Talibong | 3.67% | 790 | 785 | 0.64% | 0.13% |
| Cabucgayan Total | 21,542 | 20,788 | 3.63% | 0.75% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Cabucgayan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱60,609,478.33.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34,665,203.78 | – |
| 2010 | 36,248,195.79 | 4.57% |
| 2011 | 39,648,999.12 | 9.38% |
| 2012 | 40,271,725.02 | 1.57% |
| 2013 | 44,354,092.77 | 10.14% |
| 2014 | 49,572,845.07 | 11.77% |
| 2015 | 55,355,316.86 | 11.66% |
| 2016 | 60,609,478.33 | 9.49% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Cabucgayan in the 2015 Census was 20,782 broken down into 4,751 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,229 | 2,847 | 5.35 | |
| 16,498 | 3,147 | 5.24 | |
| 17,690 | 3,372 | 5.25 | |
| 18,796 | 3,976 | 4.73 | |
| 19,522 | 4,177 | 4.67 | |
| 20,782 | 4,751 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cabucgayan is 5 to 9, with 2,619 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 216 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 438 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,026 | 9.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,619 | 12.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,419 | 11.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,134 | 10.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,716 | 8.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,297 | 6.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,253 | 6.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,173 | 5.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,065 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,039 | 5.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 845 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 803 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 638 | 3.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 523 | 2.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 337 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 247 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 216 | 1.04% |
| Total | 20,788 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cabucgayan grew from 2,183 in 1903 to 21,542 in 2020, an increase of 19,359 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.75%, or an increase of 754 people, from the previous population of 20,788 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,183 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 11,234 | – | |
| 10,847 | -0.34% | |
| 12,682 | 3.19% | |
| 13,034 | 0.55% | |
| 15,240 | 1.58% | |
| 16,498 | 1.50% | |
| 17,691 | 1.51% | |
| 18,799 | 0.84% | |
| 19,621 | 1.57% | |
| 20,788 | 1.11% | |
| 21,542 | 0.75% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Cabucgayan for the year 2019 was 14,967, broken down into 7,470 males and 7,497 females.
Location
The municipal center of Cabucgayan is situated at approximately 11° 28' North, 124° 34' East, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.9 meters or 9.4 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 Cabucgayan are Catbalogan, Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, Tacloban, Calbayog, Samar, Bogo, Cebu, and Baybay, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Caibiran, Biliran, Biliran, Biliran, Leyte, Leyte, Calubian, Leyte, Culaba, Biliran, and Capoocan, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 520.56 kilometers (323.46 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Caibiran, Biliran, 10.68 kilometers (6.64 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- Biliran, Biliran, 10.90 kilometers (6.77 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- Leyte, Leyte, 14.89 kilometers (9.25 miles) to the Southwest (S40°W)
- Calubian, Leyte, 16.30 kilometers (10.13 miles) to the West (S79°W)
- Culaba, Biliran, 20.58 kilometers (12.79 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Capoocan, Leyte, 21.19 kilometers (13.17 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
Nearest cities
- Catbalogan, Samar, 47.40 kilometers (29.46 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 51.95 kilometers (32.28 miles) to the South (S4°E)
- Tacloban, 53.30 kilometers (33.12 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Calbayog, Samar, 65.74 kilometers (40.85 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 77.83 kilometers (48.36 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 91.32 kilometers (56.74 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
Distance from Manila: 520.56 kilometers (323.46 miles) to the Northwest (N48°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.