Catmon, Municipality of Saint Bernard, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Saint Bernard |
| Postal code | 6616 |
| Population (2020) | 2,548 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3531, 125.1107 (10° 21' North, 125° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 58.3 meters (191.3 feet) |
Catmon is a barangay in the municipality of Saint Bernard, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,548. This represented 8.97% of the total population of Saint Bernard.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Catmon in the 2015 Census was 2,976 broken down into 528 households or an average of 5.64 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,445 | 251 | 5.76 | |
| 1,490 | 292 | 5.10 | |
| 1,607 | 339 | 4.74 | |
| 1,983 | 408 | 4.86 | |
| 2,375 | 511 | 4.65 | |
| 2,976 | 528 | 5.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Catmon is 15 to 19, with 338 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 26 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 56 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 255 | 8.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 297 | 9.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 337 | 11.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 338 | 11.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 306 | 10.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 271 | 9.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 188 | 6.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 179 | 6.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 161 | 5.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 150 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 123 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 91 | 3.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 70 | 2.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 55 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 47 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 0.87% |
| Total | 2,976 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Catmon grew from 1,445 in 1990 to 2,548 in 2020, an increase of 1,103 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.22%, or a decrease of 428 people, from the previous population of 2,976 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,445 | – | |
| 1,490 | 0.58% | |
| 1,607 | 1.63% | |
| 1,983 | 2.94% | |
| 2,376 | 6.80% | |
| 2,976 | 4.38% | |
| 2,548 | -3.22% |
Location
Catmon is situated at approximately 10.3531, 125.1107, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 58.3 meters or 191.3 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.