Casab‑ahan, Municipality of Daram, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Daram |
| Postal code | 6722 |
| Population (2020) | 1,291 |
| Coordinates | 11.7372, 124.7538 (11° 44' North, 124° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.3 meters (50.2 feet) |
Casab‑ahan is a barangay in the municipality of Daram, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,291. This represented 3.10% of the total population of Daram.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Casab-ahan in the 2015 Census was 1,121 broken down into 220 households or an average of 5.10 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 617 | 112 | 5.51 | |
| 801 | 140 | 5.72 | |
| 837 | 155 | 5.40 | |
| 897 | 177 | 5.07 | |
| 1,043 | 197 | 5.29 | |
| 1,121 | 220 | 5.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Casab-ahan is 5 to 9, with 171 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 128 | 11.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 171 | 15.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 153 | 13.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 127 | 11.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 85 | 7.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 5.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 5.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 5.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 4.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 3.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 2.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 1.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.89% |
| Total | 1,121 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Casab-ahan grew from 617 in 1990 to 1,291 in 2020, an increase of 674 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.02%, or an increase of 170 people, from the previous population of 1,121 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 617 | – | |
| 801 | 5.01% | |
| 837 | 0.95% | |
| 897 | 0.96% | |
| 1,043 | 5.64% | |
| 1,121 | 1.38% | |
| 1,291 | 3.02% |
Location
Casab‑ahan is situated at approximately 11.7372, 124.7538, in the island of Parasan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.3 meters or 50.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Casab‑ahan 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.