Causwagan, Municipality of Macarthur, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Macarthur |
| Postal code | 6509 |
| Population (2020) | 498 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.8288, 124.9442 (10° 50' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.1 meters (105.3 feet) |
Causwagan is a barangay in the municipality of Macarthur, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 498. This represented 2.31% of the total population of Macarthur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Causwagan in the 2015 Census was 543 broken down into 130 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 296 | 57 | 5.19 | |
| 447 | 85 | 5.26 | |
| 447 | 88 | 5.08 | |
| 493 | 107 | 4.61 | |
| 454 | 109 | 4.17 | |
| 543 | 130 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Causwagan is 15 to 19, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 48 | 8.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 11.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 10.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 13.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 8.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 7.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 4.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 31 | 5.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 4.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 5.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 5.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 1.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.29% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.18% |
| Total | 543 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Causwagan grew from 296 in 1990 to 498 in 2020, an increase of 202 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.80%, or a decrease of 45 people, from the previous population of 543 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 296 | – | |
| 447 | 8.03% | |
| 447 | 0.00% | |
| 493 | 1.36% | |
| 454 | -2.96% | |
| 543 | 3.47% | |
| 498 | -1.80% |
Location
Causwagan is situated at approximately 10.8288, 124.9442, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.1 meters or 105.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Causwagan 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.