Cahigan, Municipality of Villaba, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Villaba |
| Postal code | 6537 |
| Population (2020) | 834 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2405, 124.4840 (11° 14' North, 124° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 89.3 meters (293.0 feet) |
Cahigan is a barangay in the municipality of Villaba, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 834. This represented 1.95% of the total population of Villaba.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cahigan in the 2015 Census was 761 broken down into 179 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 830 | 163 | 5.09 | |
| 810 | 155 | 5.23 | |
| 813 | 163 | 4.99 | |
| 645 | 135 | 4.78 | |
| 730 | 160 | 4.56 | |
| 761 | 179 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cahigan is 10 to 14, with 98 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 73 | 9.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 96 | 12.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 98 | 12.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 87 | 11.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 8.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 6.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 4.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 3.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 4.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 4.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.45% |
| Total | 761 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cahigan grew from 830 in 1990 to 834 in 2020, an increase of 4 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.95%, or an increase of 73 people, from the previous population of 761 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 830 | – | |
| 810 | -0.46% | |
| 813 | 0.08% | |
| 645 | -3.14% | |
| 730 | 4.61% | |
| 761 | 0.79% | |
| 834 | 1.95% |
Location
Cahigan is situated at approximately 11.2405, 124.4840, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 89.3 meters or 293.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cahigan 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.