Caugbusan, Municipality of Gandara, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Gandara |
| Postal code | 6706 |
| Population (2020) | 291 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1215, 124.7761 (12° 7' North, 124° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.2 meters (86.0 feet) |
Caugbusan is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 291. This represented 0.83% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caugbusan in the 2015 Census was 341 broken down into 71 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | 45 | 5.11 | |
| 310 | 64 | 4.84 | |
| 258 | 47 | 5.49 | |
| 329 | 55 | 5.98 | |
| 332 | 65 | 5.11 | |
| 341 | 71 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Caugbusan are in the ranges 5 to 9, 15 to 19, and 20 to 24, with 40 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 4.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 30 | 8.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 40 | 11.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 38 | 11.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 40 | 11.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 11.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 10.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 4.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 4.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 4.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 5.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 4.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 1.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.59% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 341 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caugbusan grew from 230 in 1990 to 291 in 2020, an increase of 61 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.28%, or a decrease of 50 people, from the previous population of 341 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 230 | – | |
| 310 | 5.75% | |
| 258 | -3.86% | |
| 329 | 3.41% | |
| 332 | 0.33% | |
| 341 | 0.51% | |
| 291 | -3.28% |
Location
Caugbusan is situated at approximately 12.1215, 124.7761, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.2 meters or 86.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caugbusan 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.