Barangay Profile

Barangay Cabas-an

Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, Region XIII

PSGC 1606805005 ZIP 8317
1,262 Population
12th of 17 By Population
70 m Elevation
8317 ZIP Code
Philippines Caraga Surigao del Sur Cantilan Barangays Cabas-an
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Barangay Cabas-an is a barangay in Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1606805005 with ZIP code 8317, it had a 2020 Census population of 1,262. That makes it the 12th most populous of Cantilan's 17 barangays (3.7% of the municipal total of 34,233). It sits at about 70 m above sea level at coordinates 9.2675, 125.9178.

Overview

Barangay Cabas-an is a local community situated within Cantilan, Surigao del Sur. Serving as the primary administrative building block of local governance, it connects local residents directly to municipal public services, community development, and regional infrastructure networks.

Demographics & Population Trends

Insights into growth, age distributions, and household composition.

Historical Population Growth

Barangay Cabas-an is tracked across every census round conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The table and bar chart below trace its recorded population from 1990 to 2020, together with the annualized growth rate and net population change between counts. Read side by side, they show whether Cabas-an is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within Cantilan, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 1,098 — —
1995 Sep 1 929 -3.08% -169
2000 May 1 1,122 +4.13% 193
2007 Aug 1 1,120 -0.02% -2
2010 May 1 1,078 -1.38% -42
2015 Aug 1 1,159 +1.39% 81
2020 May 1 1,262 +1.81% 103
1,098
929
1,122
1,120
1,078
1,159
1,262
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay Cabas-an is drawn from the 2015 Census and grouped into five-year age bands. The table and bar chart below show how residents split across the young dependent population, the working-age population, and older residents, the balance that drives the local dependency ratio and median age. A community weighted toward working-age adults points to a wider labor force, while a broad base of children signals future demand for schools, health centers, and youth programs in Cantilan.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 22 1.9%
1 to 4 116 10.01%
5 to 9 110 9.49%
10 to 14 113 9.75%
15 to 19 100 8.63%
20 to 24 82 7.08%
25 to 29 81 6.99%
30 to 34 74 6.38%
35 to 39 76 6.56%
40 to 44 83 7.16%
45 to 49 64 5.52%
50 to 54 51 4.4%
55 to 59 42 3.62%
60 to 64 41 3.54%
65 to 69 36 3.11%
70 to 74 29 2.5%
75 to 79 20 1.73%
80 and over 19 1.64%
Under 1
22
1 to 4
116
5 to 9
110
10 to 14
113
15 to 19
100
20 to 24
82
25 to 29
81
30 to 34
74
35 to 39
76
40 to 44
83
45 to 49
64
50 to 54
51
55 to 59
42
60 to 64
41
65 to 69
36
70 to 74
29
75 to 79
20
80 and over
19
361

Young population (0-14) · 31.15%

694

Working-age population (15-64) · 59.88%

104

Older population (65+) · 8.97%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay Cabas-an is measured each census through the number of households and the average household size. The table and bar chart below plot how the household count has moved across the years. A rising number of households alongside a falling average size usually reflects smaller family units and new home formation, while a steady average size suggests multigenerational living remains common. These figures help gauge local housing stock, utility demand, and the pace of residential development in Cantilan.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 188 5.84
1995 Sep 1 195 4.76
2000 May 1 216 5.19
2007 Aug 1 238 4.71
2010 May 1 253 4.26
2015 Aug 1 291 3.98
188
195
216
238
253
291
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

12th of 17

Relative rank among Cantilan's barangays by 2020 population.

70 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 10.6 m municipal median.

Barangay Cabas-an is located at approximately 9.2675, 125.9178 (9°16'03" N, 125°55'04" E) on Mindanao , roughly 70 meters above sea level.

Hazard Profile & Risk Context

Typhoon

Caraga is exposed to several tropical cyclones each season, less often than the eastern and northern seaboards.

Moderate
Earthquake

Caraga is seismically active, with movement along nearby faults and trenches capable of producing strong earthquakes.

High
Flooding

Localized flooding can occur during heavy rainfall, depending on drainage and proximity to rivers and low ground.

Moderate

General planning context derived from topographic models. Refer to PHIVOLCS and municipal DRRMO advisories for official disaster risk mapping.

Governance & Administrative Record

Local administration setup and statutory registry parameters.

As the primary administrative tier in the Philippines, Barangay Cabas-an in municipality of Cantilan, province of Surigao del Sur is led by an elected Punong Barangay alongside a Sangguniang Barangay composed of seven elected council members. The barangay council oversees neighborhood disputes via the Lupong Tagapamayapa, enacts local ordinances, and maintains peace and public safety.

Official Registry

PSGC Statutory Data Sheet

Barangay Name Cabas-an
PSGC Code 1606805005
Population (2020) 1,262
Rank in Municipality 12th of 17
Coordinates 9.2675, 125.9178 (9°16'03" N, 125°55'04" E)
Elevation 70 m above sea level
City / Municipality Cantilan
Province Surigao del Sur
Region Caraga
ZIP Code 8317

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

Nearby communities, cultural landmarks, and local services in Cantilan.

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in Cantilan

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay Cabas-an and the wider Cantilan area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay Cabas-an located?

Barangay Cabas-an is a barangay in Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1606805005 with ZIP code 8317, it had a 2020 Census population of 1,262. That makes it the 12th most populous of Cantilan's 17 barangays (3.7% of the municipal total of 34,233). It sits at about 70 m above sea level at coordinates 9.2675, 125.9178.

What is the population of Barangay Cabas-an?

1,262 as of the 2020 Census, the 12th largest of Cantilan's 17 barangays (3.7% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay Cabas-an?

The PSGC code is 1606805005, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cabas-an?

ZIP 8317, covering Cantilan and its barangays.

How many barangays does Cantilan have?

17 barangays per the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 release.

Notes & Data Sources

  • Administrative boundaries sourced from the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 dataset release.
  • Population figures and geographical metrics are integrated from official PhilAtlas and PSA Census records.