Cagamutan del Norte, Municipality of Gamay, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Gamay |
| Postal code | 6422 |
| Population (2020) | 1,555 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3588, 125.2865 (12° 22' North, 125° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.8 meters (28.9 feet) |
Cagamutan del Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Gamay, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,555. This represented 6.65% of the total population of Gamay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cagamutan del Norte in the 2015 Census was 1,552 broken down into 349 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,044 | 203 | 5.14 | |
| 1,287 | 243 | 5.30 | |
| 1,336 | 278 | 4.81 | |
| 1,370 | 304 | 4.51 | |
| 1,440 | 294 | 4.90 | |
| 1,552 | 349 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cagamutan del Norte is 5 to 9, with 182 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 135 | 8.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 182 | 11.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 174 | 11.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 171 | 11.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 138 | 8.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 110 | 7.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 102 | 6.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 93 | 5.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 81 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 4.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 3.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 69 | 4.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 1.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 2.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.55% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.39% |
| Total | 1,552 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cagamutan del Norte grew from 1,044 in 1990 to 1,555 in 2020, an increase of 511 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.04%, or an increase of 3 people, from the previous population of 1,552 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,044 | – | |
| 1,287 | 4.00% | |
| 1,336 | 0.80% | |
| 1,370 | 0.35% | |
| 1,440 | 1.83% | |
| 1,552 | 1.44% | |
| 1,555 | 0.04% |
Location
Cagamutan del Norte is situated at approximately 12.3588, 125.2865, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.8 meters or 28.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cagamutan del Norte shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Gamay Oriental I (Poblacion), Gamay, Northern Samar
- Baybay District (Poblacion), Gamay, Northern Samar
- Occidental II (Poblacion), Gamay, Northern Samar
- Cadac-an (Calingnan), Gamay, Northern Samar
- Burabod (Poblacion), Gamay, Northern Samar
- Oriental II (Poblacion), Gamay, Northern Samar
- Cagamutan del Sur, Gamay, Northern Samar
- Bato, Gamay, Northern Samar
- Gamay Central (Poblacion), Gamay, Northern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.