Cagaut, Municipality of Salcedo, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Salcedo |
| Postal code | 6807 |
| Population (2020) | 722 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1228, 125.5811 (11° 7' North, 125° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.8 meters (19.0 feet) |
Cagaut is a barangay in the municipality of Salcedo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 722. This represented 3.26% of the total population of Salcedo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cagaut in the 2015 Census was 716 broken down into 156 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 419 | 76 | 5.51 | |
| 450 | 86 | 5.23 | |
| 526 | 98 | 5.37 | |
| 578 | 112 | 5.16 | |
| 616 | 120 | 5.13 | |
| 716 | 156 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cagaut is 15 to 19, with 90 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 8.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 83 | 11.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 85 | 11.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 12.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 71 | 9.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 8.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 3.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 5.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 5.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 4.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 2.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.82% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.12% |
| Total | 716 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cagaut grew from 419 in 1990 to 722 in 2020, an increase of 303 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.18%, or an increase of 6 people, from the previous population of 716 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 419 | – | |
| 450 | 1.35% | |
| 526 | 3.40% | |
| 578 | 1.31% | |
| 616 | 2.34% | |
| 716 | 2.91% | |
| 722 | 0.18% |
Location
Cagaut is situated at approximately 11.1228, 125.5811, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.8 meters or 19.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cagaut 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.