Cagutsan, City of Catbalogan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Catbalogan |
| Postal code | 6700 |
| Population (2020) | 1,215 |
| Coordinates | 11.8184, 124.6836 (11° 49' North, 124° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.6 meters (21.7 feet) |
Cagutsan is a barangay in the city of Catbalogan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,215. This represented 1.14% of the total population of Catbalogan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cagutsan in the 2015 Census was 1,291 broken down into 242 households or an average of 5.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,042 | 200 | 5.21 | |
| 1,134 | 218 | 5.20 | |
| 1,238 | 230 | 5.38 | |
| 1,072 | 221 | 4.85 | |
| 1,228 | 229 | 5.36 | |
| 1,291 | 242 | 5.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cagutsan is 15 to 19, with 168 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 117 | 9.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 166 | 12.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 148 | 11.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 168 | 13.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 130 | 10.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 99 | 7.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 82 | 6.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 4.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 4.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 4.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 3.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 2.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.08% |
| Total | 1,291 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cagutsan grew from 1,042 in 1990 to 1,215 in 2020, an increase of 173 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.27%, or a decrease of 76 people, from the previous population of 1,291 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,042 | – | |
| 1,134 | 1.60% | |
| 1,238 | 1.90% | |
| 1,072 | -1.97% | |
| 1,228 | 5.07% | |
| 1,291 | 0.96% | |
| 1,215 | -1.27% |
Location
Cagutsan is situated at approximately 11.8184, 124.6836, in the island of Timpasan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.6 meters or 21.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cagutsan 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.