Cabaliwan, Municipality of Merida, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Merida |
| Postal code | 6540 |
| Population (2020) | 930 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0116, 124.5158 (11° 1' North, 124° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 50.6 meters (166.0 feet) |
Cabaliwan is a barangay in the municipality of Merida, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 930. This represented 2.95% of the total population of Merida.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cabaliwan in the 2015 Census was 912 broken down into 240 households or an average of 3.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,011 | 191 | 5.29 | |
| 957 | 192 | 4.98 | |
| 881 | 195 | 4.52 | |
| 739 | 172 | 4.30 | |
| 903 | 216 | 4.18 | |
| 912 | 240 | 3.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cabaliwan is 10 to 14, with 101 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 8.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 75 | 8.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 101 | 11.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 93 | 10.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 8.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 7.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 6.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 6.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 4.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 5.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 4.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 4.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 4.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.21% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.21% |
| Total | 912 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cabaliwan fell from 1,011 in 1990 to 930 in 2020, a decrease of 81 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.41%, or an increase of 18 people, from the previous population of 912 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,011 | – | |
| 957 | -1.02% | |
| 881 | -1.76% | |
| 739 | -2.39% | |
| 903 | 7.57% | |
| 912 | 0.19% | |
| 930 | 0.41% |
Location
Cabaliwan is situated at approximately 11.0116, 124.5158, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 50.6 meters or 166.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cabaliwan 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.