Cataydongan, Municipality of San Jose de Buan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | San Jose de Buan |
| Postal code | 6723 |
| Population (2020) | 319 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9940, 125.0146 (11° 60' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 434.7 meters (1,426.2 feet) |
Cataydongan is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose de Buan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 319. This represented 4.11% of the total population of San Jose de Buan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cataydongan in the 2015 Census was 364 broken down into 68 households or an average of 5.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 358 | 79 | 4.53 | |
| 279 | 67 | 4.16 | |
| 418 | 87 | 4.80 | |
| 419 | 74 | 5.66 | |
| 308 | 52 | 5.92 | |
| 364 | 68 | 5.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cataydongan is 10 to 14, with 57 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 3.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 14.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 56 | 15.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 15.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 9.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 11.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 20 | 5.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 4.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 3.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 6.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 10 | 2.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 6 | 1.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 3.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 364 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cataydongan fell from 358 in 1990 to 319 in 2020, a decrease of 39 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.74%, or a decrease of 45 people, from the previous population of 364 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 358 | – | |
| 279 | -4.56% | |
| 418 | 9.05% | |
| 419 | 0.03% | |
| 308 | -10.60% | |
| 364 | 3.23% | |
| 319 | -2.74% |
Location
Cataydongan is situated at approximately 11.9940, 125.0146, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 434.7 meters or 1,426.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cataydongan 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.