Cagbonga, City of Borongan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| City | Borongan |
| Postal code | 6800 |
| Population (2020) | 527 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.6520, 125.4230 (11° 39' North, 125° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.2 meters (30.2 feet) |
Cagbonga is a barangay in the city of Borongan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 527. This represented 0.73% of the total population of Borongan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cagbonga in the 2015 Census was 470 broken down into 113 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | 65 | 5.11 | |
| 376 | 78 | 4.82 | |
| 436 | 86 | 5.07 | |
| 444 | 88 | 5.05 | |
| 469 | 101 | 4.64 | |
| 470 | 113 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cagbonga is 10 to 14, with 69 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 3.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 27 | 5.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 51 | 10.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 14.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 56 | 11.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 10.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 6.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 6.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 4.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 4.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 4.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 5.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 2.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 2.13% |
| Total | 470 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cagbonga grew from 332 in 1990 to 527 in 2020, an increase of 195 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.44%, or an increase of 57 people, from the previous population of 470 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 332 | – | |
| 376 | 2.36% | |
| 436 | 3.23% | |
| 444 | 0.25% | |
| 469 | 2.01% | |
| 470 | 0.04% | |
| 527 | 2.44% |
Location
Cagbonga is situated at approximately 11.6520, 125.4230, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.2 meters or 30.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cagbonga 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.