Cadian, Municipality of Oras, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Oras |
| Postal code | 6818 |
| Population (2020) | 1,193 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2058, 125.3889 (12° 12' North, 125° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.8 meters (25.6 feet) |
Cadian is a barangay in the municipality of Oras, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,193. This represented 3.19% of the total population of Oras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cadian in the 2015 Census was 1,257 broken down into 294 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,146 | 243 | 4.72 | |
| 1,333 | 240 | 5.55 | |
| 1,468 | 264 | 5.56 | |
| 1,151 | 237 | 4.86 | |
| 1,281 | 272 | 4.71 | |
| 1,257 | 294 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cadian is 10 to 14, with 158 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 118 | 9.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 148 | 11.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 158 | 12.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 153 | 12.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 7.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 76 | 6.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 4.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 5.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 5.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 4.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 3.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 45 | 3.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.51% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.95% |
| Total | 1,257 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cadian fell from 1,194 in 1990 to 1,193 in 2020, a decrease of 1 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.09%, or a decrease of 64 people, from the previous population of 1,257 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,194 | – | |
| 1,341 | 2.20% | |
| 1,468 | 1.96% | |
| 1,151 | -3.30% | |
| 1,281 | 3.97% | |
| 1,257 | -0.36% | |
| 1,193 | -1.09% |
Location
Cadian is situated at approximately 12.2058, 125.3889, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.8 meters or 25.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cadian 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.