Lower Caynaga, Municipality of Lope de Vega, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Lope de Vega |
| Postal code | 6403 |
| Population (2020) | 946 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3110, 124.6400 (12° 19' North, 124° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.0 meters (108.3 feet) |
Lower Caynaga is a barangay in the municipality of Lope de Vega, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 946. This represented 6.44% of the total population of Lope de Vega.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lower Caynaga in the 2015 Census was 920 broken down into 182 households or an average of 5.05 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 735 | 123 | 5.98 | |
| 914 | 159 | 5.75 | |
| 714 | 148 | 4.82 | |
| 804 | 151 | 5.32 | |
| 938 | 148 | 6.34 | |
| 920 | 182 | 5.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lower Caynaga is 5 to 9, with 131 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 98 | 10.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 131 | 14.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 126 | 13.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 103 | 11.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 86 | 9.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 5.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 4.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 6.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 5.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 3.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 3.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 2.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.43% |
| Total | 920 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lower Caynaga grew from 735 in 1990 to 946 in 2020, an increase of 211 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.59%, or an increase of 26 people, from the previous population of 920 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 735 | – | |
| 914 | 4.17% | |
| 714 | -5.16% | |
| 804 | 1.65% | |
| 938 | 5.77% | |
| 920 | -0.37% | |
| 946 | 0.59% |
Location
Lower Caynaga is situated at approximately 12.3110, 124.6400, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.0 meters or 108.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lower Caynaga 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.