Caluyahan, Municipality of Motiong, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Motiong |
| Postal code | 6702 |
| Population (2020) | 323 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8042, 124.9903 (11° 48' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 151.5 meters (497.0 feet) |
Caluyahan is a barangay in the municipality of Motiong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 323. This represented 2.11% of the total population of Motiong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caluyahan in the 2015 Census was 430 broken down into 91 households or an average of 4.73 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 381 | 64 | 5.95 | |
| 455 | 79 | 5.76 | |
| 322 | 65 | 4.95 | |
| 303 | 65 | 4.66 | |
| 374 | 65 | 5.75 | |
| 430 | 91 | 4.73 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caluyahan is 10 to 14, with 60 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 48 | 11.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 51 | 11.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 60 | 13.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 8.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 39 | 9.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 7.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 6.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 6.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 5.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 3.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 2.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 2.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 3.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.16% |
| Total | 430 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caluyahan fell from 381 in 1990 to 323 in 2020, a decrease of 58 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.84%, or a decrease of 107 people, from the previous population of 430 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 381 | – | |
| 455 | 3.38% | |
| 322 | -7.15% | |
| 303 | -0.84% | |
| 374 | 7.96% | |
| 430 | 2.69% | |
| 323 | -5.84% |
Location
Caluyahan is situated at approximately 11.8042, 124.9903, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 151.5 meters or 497.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caluyahan 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.