Caibiran, Province of Biliran
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 6548 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Area (2013) | 83.55 km2 (32.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 24,167 |
| Density (2020) | 289 / km2 (749 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 34' North, 124° 35' East (11.5723, 124.5813) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.5 meters (8.3 feet) |
Caibiran is a coastal municipality in the island province of Biliran.
The municipality has a land area of 83.55 square kilometers or 32.26 square miles which constitutes 15.59% of Biliran's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 24,167. This represented 13.48% of the total population of Biliran province, or 0.53% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 289 inhabitants per square kilometer or 749 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Caibiran has 17 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alegria | 3.33% | 804 | 784 | 2.55% | 0.53% |
| Asug | 2.96% | 715 | 558 | 28.14% | 5.36% |
| Bari-is | 5.08% | 1,228 | 1,257 | -2.31% | -0.49% |
| Binohangan | 3.91% | 945 | 1,044 | -9.48% | -2.08% |
| Cabibihan | 13.56% | 3,277 | 1,710 | 91.64% | 14.67% |
| Caulangohan | 2.71% | 656 | 554 | 18.41% | 3.62% |
| Kawayanon | 2.01% | 486 | 430 | 13.02% | 2.61% |
| Looc | 3.00% | 726 | 703 | 3.27% | 0.68% |
| Manlabang | 9.09% | 2,196 | 2,055 | 6.86% | 1.41% |
| Maurang | 8.81% | 2,130 | 1,878 | 13.42% | 2.69% |
| Palanay | 4.23% | 1,023 | 1,089 | -6.06% | -1.31% |
| Palengke | 4.66% | 1,125 | 1,357 | -17.10% | -3.87% |
| Tomalistis | 3.97% | 959 | 946 | 1.37% | 0.29% |
| Union | 4.88% | 1,180 | 1,116 | 5.73% | 1.18% |
| Uson | 8.45% | 2,041 | 2,013 | 1.39% | 0.29% |
| Victory | 15.43% | 3,729 | 4,102 | -9.09% | -1.99% |
| Villa Vicenta | 3.92% | 947 | 928 | 2.05% | 0.43% |
| Caibiran Total | 24,167 | 22,524 | 7.29% | 1.49% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Caibiran for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱66,804,603.63.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 38,192,183.06 | – |
| 2010 | 39,785,186.65 | 4.17% |
| 2011 | 42,934,238.21 | 7.92% |
| 2012 | 41,589,107.04 | -3.13% |
| 2013 | 46,737,250.49 | 12.38% |
| 2014 | 54,802,659.00 | 17.26% |
| 2015 | 64,957,587.01 | 18.53% |
| 2016 | 66,804,603.63 | 2.84% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Caibiran in the 2015 Census was 22,514 broken down into 4,808 households or an average of 4.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,591 | 3,128 | 5.62 | |
| 18,576 | 3,480 | 5.34 | |
| 19,601 | 3,599 | 5.45 | |
| 20,606 | 4,031 | 5.11 | |
| 21,461 | 4,187 | 5.13 | |
| 22,514 | 4,808 | 4.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caibiran is 5 to 9, with 2,897 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 248 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 512 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,313 | 10.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,897 | 12.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,893 | 12.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,462 | 10.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,707 | 7.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,347 | 5.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,205 | 5.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,166 | 5.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,156 | 5.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,028 | 4.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 978 | 4.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 798 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 650 | 2.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 506 | 2.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 385 | 1.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 273 | 1.21% |
| 80 and over | 248 | 1.10% |
| Total | 22,524 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caibiran grew from 4,091 in 1903 to 24,167 in 2020, an increase of 20,076 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.49%, or an increase of 1,643 people, from the previous population of 22,524 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,091 | – | |
| 12,767 | 7.45% | |
| 19,522 | 2.15% | |
| 21,511 | 1.00% | |
| 16,963 | -2.07% | |
| 14,221 | -1.71% | |
| 16,400 | 2.90% | |
| 17,004 | 0.73% | |
| 17,596 | 0.34% | |
| 18,582 | 1.03% | |
| 19,606 | 1.16% | |
| 20,616 | 0.70% | |
| 21,473 | 1.49% | |
| 22,524 | 0.91% | |
| 24,167 | 1.49% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Caibiran for the year 2019 was 16,625, broken down into 8,420 males and 8,205 females.
Location
The municipal center of Caibiran is situated at approximately 11° 34' North, 124° 35' East, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.5 meters or 8.3 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 Caibiran are Catbalogan, Samar, Calbayog, Samar, Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, Bogo, Cebu, and Borongan, Eastern Samar. The nearest municipalities are Culaba, Biliran, Cabucgayan, Biliran, Biliran, Biliran, Naval, Biliran, Calubian, Leyte, and Almeria, Biliran. Its distance from the national capital is 513.95 kilometers (319.35 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Culaba, Biliran, 10.56 kilometers (6.56 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
- Cabucgayan, Biliran, 10.68 kilometers (6.64 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Biliran, Biliran, 16.14 kilometers (10.03 miles) to the Southwest (S45°W)
- Naval, Biliran, 19.98 kilometers (12.42 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- Calubian, Leyte, 21.50 kilometers (13.36 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- Almeria, Biliran, 22.39 kilometers (13.91 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N75°W)
Nearest cities
- Catbalogan, Samar, 40.10 kilometers (24.92 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
- Calbayog, Samar, 55.07 kilometers (34.22 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Tacloban, 58.64 kilometers (36.44 miles) to the Southeast (S52°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 62.56 kilometers (38.87 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 85.07 kilometers (52.86 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 93.13 kilometers (57.87 miles) to the East (N87°E)
Distance from Manila: 513.95 kilometers (319.35 miles) to the Northwest (N49°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.