Cawayan, 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) | 165 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7978, 124.9186 (11° 48' North, 124° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 130.0 meters (426.5 feet) |
Cawayan is a barangay in the city of Catbalogan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 165. This represented 0.16% of the total population of Catbalogan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cawayan in the 2015 Census was 177 broken down into 39 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 43 | 4.79 | |
| 194 | 37 | 5.24 | |
| 189 | 39 | 4.85 | |
| 167 | 32 | 5.22 | |
| 191 | 31 | 6.16 | |
| 177 | 39 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cawayan is 5 to 9, with 25 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 45 to 49, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 17 | 9.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 25 | 14.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 23 | 12.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 17 | 9.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 14 | 7.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 13 | 7.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 11 | 6.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 10 | 5.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 6.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 1 | 0.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 5 | 2.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 2.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 2.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 3.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 2.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 2.26% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 177 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cawayan fell from 206 in 1990 to 165 in 2020, a decrease of 41 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.47%, or a decrease of 12 people, from the previous population of 177 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | – | |
| 194 | -1.12% | |
| 189 | -0.56% | |
| 167 | -1.69% | |
| 191 | 5.01% | |
| 177 | -1.44% | |
| 165 | -1.47% |
Location
Cawayan is situated at approximately 11.7978, 124.9186, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 130.0 meters or 426.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cawayan 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.