Casiawan, Municipality of Cabucgayan, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Cabucgayan |
| Postal code | 6550 |
| Population (2020) | 1,272 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Coordinates | 11.5064, 124.5645 (11° 30' North, 124° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 444.3 meters (1,457.7 feet) |
Casiawan is a barangay in the municipality of Cabucgayan, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,272. This represented 5.90% of the total population of Cabucgayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Casiawan in the 2015 Census was 1,274 broken down into 267 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 679 | 123 | 5.52 | |
| 745 | 141 | 5.28 | |
| 850 | 143 | 5.94 | |
| 977 | 198 | 4.93 | |
| 1,109 | 221 | 5.02 | |
| 1,274 | 267 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Casiawan is 5 to 9, with 188 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 2.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 159 | 12.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 188 | 14.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 142 | 11.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 129 | 10.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 8.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 99 | 7.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 97 | 7.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 4.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 2.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 3.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 2.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 2.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 1.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.63% |
| Total | 1,274 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Casiawan grew from 679 in 1990 to 1,272 in 2020, an increase of 593 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.03%, or a decrease of 2 people, from the previous population of 1,274 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 679 | – | |
| 745 | 1.75% | |
| 850 | 2.87% | |
| 977 | 1.94% | |
| 1,109 | 4.72% | |
| 1,274 | 2.68% | |
| 1,272 | -0.03% |
Location
Casiawan is situated at approximately 11.5064, 124.5645, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 444.3 meters or 1,457.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Casiawan 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.