Cajagwayan, Municipality of San Policarpo, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | San Policarpo |
| Postal code | 6821 |
| Population (2020) | 863 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2285, 125.4611 (12° 14' North, 125° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.0 meters (23.0 feet) |
Cajagwayan is a barangay in the municipality of San Policarpo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 863. This represented 5.62% of the total population of San Policarpo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cajagwayan in the 2015 Census was 774 broken down into 184 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 610 | 118 | 5.17 | |
| 723 | 142 | 5.09 | |
| 622 | 124 | 5.02 | |
| 787 | 155 | 5.08 | |
| 802 | 179 | 4.48 | |
| 774 | 184 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cajagwayan is 10 to 14, with 109 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 80 | 10.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 11.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 109 | 14.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 88 | 11.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 7.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 4.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 5.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 6.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 4.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 4.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 5.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.29% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.52% |
| Total | 774 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cajagwayan grew from 610 in 1990 to 863 in 2020, an increase of 253 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.32%, or an increase of 89 people, from the previous population of 774 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 610 | – | |
| 723 | 3.24% | |
| 622 | -3.17% | |
| 787 | 3.30% | |
| 802 | 0.69% | |
| 774 | -0.67% | |
| 863 | 2.32% |
Location
Cajagwayan is situated at approximately 12.2285, 125.4611, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.0 meters or 23.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cajagwayan 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.