Cawayan, Bicol
Cawayan: municipality of the Philippines in the province of Masbate
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Quick Facts about Cawayan
| Population | 67,033 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Bicol (Philippines) |
| County | Province of Masbate |
| Postal code | 5405 |
| Phone Area Codes | 56 |
| Area | 260.19 km2 |
| Official name | Municipality of Cawayan |
| Latitude & Longitude | 12.0187,123.7573 |
| Time Zone | UTC+08:00 |
| Local time | 00:52:19 (17th April 2026) |
Geography
Cawayan is located at 12°1'7"N 123°45'26"E (12.0187300, 123.7572600).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 20,104 | - | census |
| 1970 | 28,708 | 29.97% | census |
| 1975 | 27,581 | -4.09% | census |
| 1980 | 31,696 | 12.98% | census |
| 1990 | 38,336 | 17.32% | census |
| 1995 | 45,834 | 16.36% | census |
| 2000 | 52,256 | 12.29% | census |
| 2007 | 59,658 | 12.41% | census |
| 2010 | 63,115 | 5.48% | census |
| 2015 | 67,033 | 5.84% | census |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Cawayan, Calabarzon with a population of 5,549 people.
- Cawayan, Western Visayas with a population of 3,122 people.
- Cawayan, Mimaropa with a population of 2,892 people.