Caibiran (IPA: [kɐʔɪbɪ'ɾan]), officially the Municipality of Caibiran (Waray: Bungto han Caibiran; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Caibiran; Tagalog: Bayan ng Caibiran), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Biliran, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,167 people.[3] The town's populace predominantly speak Waray language.

Caibiran
Municipality of Caibiran
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Caibiran is located in Philippines
Caibiran
Caibiran
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°34′N 124°35′E / 11.57°N 124.58°E / 11.57; 124.58
CountryPhilippines
RegionEastern Visayas
ProvinceBiliran
District Lone district
Barangays17 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • mayor of Caibiran[*]Rhodessa D. Revita
 • Vice MayorLinda V. Baleyos
 • RepresentativeGerardo J. Espina Jr.
 • Councilors
List
 • Electorate16,970 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total
83.55 km2 (32.26 sq mi)
Elevation
139 m (456 ft)
Highest elevation
1,294 m (4,245 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
24,167
 • Density290/km2 (750/sq mi)
 • Households
5,438
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
31.01
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 98.52 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 231.3 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 96.58 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 39.33 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityBiliran Electric Cooperative (BILECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6548
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)53
Native languagesCebuano
Waray
Tagalog
Websitewww.caibiran-biliran.gov.ph

Geography

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According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 83.55 square kilometres (32.26 sq mi)[5] constituting 15.59% of the 536.01-square-kilometre- (206.95 sq mi) total area of Biliran.

Barangays

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Caibiran is politically subdivided into 17 barangays.[6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

In 1948, the barangays of Ungale, Tuo, and Inasuyan were transferred to Kawayan, Biliran.[7]


PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2020[3] 2010[8]
087804001 Alegria 3.2% 784 743 0.54%
087804002 Asug 2.3% 558 543 0.27%
087804003 Bari‑is 5.2% 1,257 1,212 0.37%
087804004 Binohangan 4.3% 1,044 1,059 −0.14%
087804005 Cabibihan 7.1% 1,710 1,405 1.98%
087804006 Kawayanon 1.8% 430 525 −1.98%
087804007 Looc 2.9% 703 732 −0.40%
087804009 Manlabang 8.5% 2,055 1,708 1.87%
087804010 Caulangohan (Marevil) 2.3% 554 507 0.89%
087804011 Maurang 7.8% 1,878 1,683 1.10%
087804012 Palanay (Poblacion) 4.5% 1,089 1,138 −0.44%
087804013 Palengke (Poblacion) 5.6% 1,357 1,601 −1.64%
087804014 Tomalistis 3.9% 946 916 0.32%
087804015 Union 4.6% 1,116 1,026 0.84%
087804016 Uson 8.3% 2,013 1,888 0.64%
087804017 Victory (Poblacion) 17.0% 4,102 4,013 0.22%
087804018 Villa Vicenta (Mainit) 3.8% 928 774 1.83%
Total 24,167 21,473 1.19%

Climate

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Climate data for Caibiran, Biliran
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82)
29
(84)
29
(84)
31
(88)
31
(88)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
30
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)
22
(72)
22
(72)
23
(73)
24
(75)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
23
(73)
24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 73
(2.9)
56
(2.2)
75
(3.0)
71
(2.8)
114
(4.5)
174
(6.9)
172
(6.8)
163
(6.4)
167
(6.6)
161
(6.3)
158
(6.2)
125
(4.9)
1,509
(59.5)
Average rainy days 15.2 12.5 16.2 17.3 23.9 27.3 28.4 26.9 26.9 27.1 23.8 19.3 264.8
Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.)[9]

Demographics

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Population census of Caibiran
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 4,091—    
1918 12,767+7.88%
1939 19,522+2.04%
1948 21,511+1.08%
1960 16,963−1.96%
1970 14,221−1.75%
1975 16,400+2.90%
1980 17,004+0.73%
1990 17,596+0.34%
1995 18,582+1.03%
2000 19,606+1.16%
2007 20,616+0.70%
2010 21,473+1.49%
2015 22,524+0.91%
2020 24,167+1.39%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][8][11][12]

In the 2020 census, Caibiran had a population of 24,167.[3] The population density was 290 inhabitants per square kilometre (750/sq mi).

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Caibiran

10
20
30
40
2006
27.60
2009
38.33
2012
36.30
2015
38.14
2018
31.14
2021
31.01

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

References

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  1. ^ Municipality of Caibiran | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d Census of Population (2020). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Province: Biliran". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Municipal: Caibiran". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  7. ^ "An act to separate the barrios of Ungale, Tuo, and Inasuyan from the municipality of Caibiran, province of Leyte, and to merge these barrios with the municipality of Kawayan, of the same province". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
  8. ^ a b Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ^ "Caibiran: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  10. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  11. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. ^ "Province of Biliran". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  14. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  15. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  16. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  17. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  18. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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