Cabatuan, Municipality of Palapag, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Palapag |
| Postal code | 6421 |
| Population (2020) | 2,284 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5221, 125.2195 (12° 31' North, 125° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.1 meters (23.3 feet) |
Cabatuan is a barangay in the municipality of Palapag, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,284. This represented 6.71% of the total population of Palapag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cabatuan in the 2015 Census was 2,554 broken down into 466 households or an average of 5.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,297 | 229 | 5.66 | |
| 1,854 | 338 | 5.49 | |
| 2,248 | 373 | 6.03 | |
| 2,328 | 386 | 6.03 | |
| 2,494 | 434 | 5.75 | |
| 2,554 | 466 | 5.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Cabatuan are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 389 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 49 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 262 | 10.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 389 | 15.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 389 | 15.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 319 | 12.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 208 | 8.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 133 | 5.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 129 | 5.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 138 | 5.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 123 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 105 | 4.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 90 | 3.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 72 | 2.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 1.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 0.82% |
| Total | 2,556 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cabatuan grew from 1,297 in 1990 to 2,284 in 2020, an increase of 987 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.34%, or a decrease of 272 people, from the previous population of 2,556 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,297 | – | |
| 1,854 | 6.92% | |
| 2,248 | 4.22% | |
| 2,328 | 0.48% | |
| 2,494 | 2.54% | |
| 2,556 | 0.47% | |
| 2,284 | -2.34% |
Location
Cabatuan is situated at approximately 12.5221, 125.2195, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.1 meters or 23.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cabatuan 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.