Cayare, Municipality of San Miguel, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | San Miguel |
| Postal code | 6518 |
| Population (2020) | 1,599 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2937, 124.8277 (11° 18' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.0 meters (52.5 feet) |
Cayare, formerly West Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of San Miguel, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,599. This represented 8.09% of the total population of San Miguel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cayare in the 2015 Census was 1,334 broken down into 300 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,327 | 230 | 5.77 | |
| 1,215 | 238 | 5.11 | |
| 1,181 | 254 | 4.65 | |
| 1,315 | 280 | 4.70 | |
| 1,304 | 287 | 4.54 | |
| 1,334 | 300 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cayare is 15 to 19, with 156 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 92 | 6.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 146 | 10.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 136 | 10.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 156 | 11.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 8.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 90 | 6.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 91 | 6.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 5.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 89 | 6.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 5.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 4.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 3.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 3.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 2.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.35% |
| Total | 1,334 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cayare grew from 1,331 in 1990 to 1,599 in 2020, an increase of 268 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.89%, or an increase of 265 people, from the previous population of 1,334 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,331 | – | |
| 1,221 | -1.60% | |
| 1,181 | -0.71% | |
| 1,315 | 1.49% | |
| 1,304 | -0.31% | |
| 1,334 | 0.43% | |
| 1,599 | 3.89% |
Location
Cayare is situated at approximately 11.2937, 124.8277, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.0 meters or 52.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cayare 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.