Cabicahan, City of Calbayog, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Calbayog |
| Postal code | 6710 |
| Population (2020) | 672 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1691, 124.6067 (12° 10' North, 124° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.9 meters (98.1 feet) |
Cabicahan is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 672. This represented 0.36% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cabicahan in the 2015 Census was 675 broken down into 127 households or an average of 5.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 553 | 101 | 5.48 | |
| 614 | 128 | 4.80 | |
| 562 | 122 | 4.61 | |
| 625 | 134 | 4.66 | |
| 653 | 134 | 4.87 | |
| 675 | 127 | 5.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cabicahan is 5 to 9, with 96 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 10.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 96 | 14.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 94 | 13.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 9.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 52 | 7.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 6.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 4.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 5.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 4.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 3.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 2.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 3.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.30% |
| Total | 675 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cabicahan grew from 553 in 1990 to 672 in 2020, an increase of 119 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.09%, or a decrease of 3 people, from the previous population of 675 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 553 | – | |
| 614 | 1.98% | |
| 562 | -1.88% | |
| 625 | 1.48% | |
| 653 | 1.61% | |
| 675 | 0.63% | |
| 672 | -0.09% |
Location
Cabicahan is situated at approximately 12.1691, 124.6067, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.9 meters or 98.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cabicahan 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.