Caabangan, Municipality of La Paz, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | La Paz |
| Postal code | 6508 |
| Population (2020) | 248 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.8629, 124.9177 (10° 52' North, 124° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 251.1 meters (823.8 feet) |
Caabangan is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 248. This represented 1.29% of the total population of La Paz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caabangan in the 2015 Census was 256 broken down into 68 households or an average of 3.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | 30 | 5.00 | |
| 180 | 33 | 5.45 | |
| 179 | 39 | 4.59 | |
| 234 | 47 | 4.98 | |
| 245 | 53 | 4.62 | |
| 256 | 68 | 3.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caabangan is 5 to 9, with 35 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 19 | 7.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 35 | 13.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 28 | 10.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 32 | 12.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 9.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 13 | 5.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 15 | 5.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 8.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 10 | 3.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 7.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 6 | 2.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.17% |
| Total | 256 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caabangan grew from 150 in 1990 to 248 in 2020, an increase of 98 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.67%, or a decrease of 8 people, from the previous population of 256 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | – | |
| 180 | 3.47% | |
| 179 | -0.12% | |
| 234 | 3.76% | |
| 245 | 1.69% | |
| 256 | 0.84% | |
| 248 | -0.67% |
Location
Caabangan is situated at approximately 10.8629, 124.9177, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 251.1 meters or 823.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caabangan 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.