Catigahan, Municipality of Palompon, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Palompon |
| Postal code | 6538 |
| Population (2020) | 206 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9990, 124.4604 (10° 60' North, 124° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 319.8 meters (1,049.2 feet) |
Catigahan is a barangay in the municipality of Palompon, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 206. This represented 0.35% of the total population of Palompon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Catigahan in the 2015 Census was 345 broken down into 91 households or an average of 3.79 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 366 | 80 | 4.58 | |
| 434 | 106 | 4.09 | |
| 324 | 76 | 4.26 | |
| 275 | 73 | 3.77 | |
| 279 | 77 | 3.62 | |
| 345 | 91 | 3.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Catigahan is 20 to 24, with 40 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 2.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 18 | 5.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 38 | 11.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 28 | 8.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 28 | 8.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 11.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 8.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 7.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 5.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 4.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 6.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 3.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 3.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 3.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.90% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.45% |
| Total | 345 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Catigahan fell from 366 in 1990 to 206 in 2020, a decrease of 160 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 10.29%, or a decrease of 139 people, from the previous population of 345 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 366 | – | |
| 434 | 3.24% | |
| 324 | -6.07% | |
| 275 | -2.24% | |
| 279 | 0.53% | |
| 345 | 4.13% | |
| 206 | -10.29% |
Location
Catigahan is situated at approximately 10.9990, 124.4604, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 319.8 meters or 1,049.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Catigahan 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.