Catmon, Municipality of Bontoc, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Bontoc |
| Postal code | 6604 |
| Population (2020) | 345 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3532, 124.9084 (10° 21' North, 124° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 221.1 meters (725.4 feet) |
Catmon is a barangay in the municipality of Bontoc, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 345. This represented 1.16% of the total population of Bontoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Catmon in the 2015 Census was 356 broken down into 87 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 539 | 110 | 4.90 | |
| 450 | 94 | 4.79 | |
| 537 | 105 | 5.11 | |
| 475 | 87 | 5.46 | |
| 367 | 80 | 4.59 | |
| 356 | 87 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Catmon is 10 to 14, with 60 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 23 | 6.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 44 | 12.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 60 | 16.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 24 | 6.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 19 | 5.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 10 | 2.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 5.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 7.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 5.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 5.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 3.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 3.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 3.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 3.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 3.65% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.40% |
| Total | 356 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Catmon fell from 539 in 1990 to 345 in 2020, a decrease of 194 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.66%, or a decrease of 11 people, from the previous population of 356 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 539 | – | |
| 450 | -3.32% | |
| 537 | 3.86% | |
| 475 | -1.68% | |
| 367 | -8.96% | |
| 356 | -0.58% | |
| 345 | -0.66% |
Location
Catmon is situated at approximately 10.3532, 124.9084, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 221.1 meters or 725.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Catmon 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.