Cagsalay, Municipality of Arteche, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Arteche |
| Postal code | 6822 |
| Population (2020) | 431 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2292, 125.2759 (12° 14' North, 125° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.7 meters (22.0 feet) |
Cagsalay is a barangay in the municipality of Arteche, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 431. This represented 2.63% of the total population of Arteche.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cagsalay in the 2015 Census was 372 broken down into 88 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 405 | 71 | 5.70 | |
| 363 | 76 | 4.78 | |
| 298 | 65 | 4.58 | |
| 360 | 80 | 4.50 | |
| 349 | 72 | 4.85 | |
| 372 | 88 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cagsalay is 5 to 9, with 61 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 41 | 11.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 16.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 42 | 11.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 26 | 6.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 28 | 7.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 7.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 6.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 5.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 4.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 4.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 4.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 4.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 3.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.34% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.81% |
| Total | 372 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cagsalay grew from 405 in 1990 to 431 in 2020, an increase of 26 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.15%, or an increase of 59 people, from the previous population of 372 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 405 | – | |
| 363 | -2.03% | |
| 298 | -4.14% | |
| 360 | 2.64% | |
| 349 | -1.12% | |
| 372 | 1.22% | |
| 431 | 3.15% |
Location
Cagsalay is situated at approximately 12.2292, 125.2759, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.7 meters or 22.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cagsalay 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.