Cagusu‑an, Municipality of Guiuan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Guiuan |
| Postal code | 6809 |
| Population (2020) | 707 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Homonhon |
| Coordinates | 10.7219, 125.8172 (10° 43' North, 125° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.8 meters (19.0 feet) |
Cagusu‑an is a barangay in the municipality of Guiuan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 707. This represented 1.32% of the total population of Guiuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cagusu-an in the 2015 Census was 694 broken down into 185 households or an average of 3.75 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 711 | 127 | 5.60 | |
| 684 | 136 | 5.03 | |
| 690 | 122 | 5.66 | |
| 711 | 147 | 4.84 | |
| 657 | 143 | 4.59 | |
| 694 | 185 | 3.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cagusu-an is 5 to 9, with 94 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 3.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 9.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 94 | 12.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 79 | 10.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 6.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 8.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 6.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 7.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 4.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 5.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 2.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 5.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 5.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 4.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 3.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.64% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.96% |
| Total | 731 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cagusu-an fell from 711 in 1990 to 707 in 2020, a decrease of 4 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.70%, or a decrease of 24 people, from the previous population of 731 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 711 | – | |
| 684 | -0.72% | |
| 690 | 0.19% | |
| 722 | 0.63% | |
| 658 | -3.32% | |
| 731 | 2.02% | |
| 707 | -0.70% |
Location
Cagusu‑an is situated at approximately 10.7219, 125.8172, in the island of Homonhon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.8 meters or 19.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cagusu‑an 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.