Caibiran

Caibiran
Municipality
Municipality of Caibiran
Mountains of Caibiran
Mountains of Caibiran
Flag of Caibiran
Flag
Map of Biliran with Caibiran highlighted
Map of Biliran with Caibiran highlighted
Interactive map of Caibiran
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
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRhodessa D. Revita
 • Vice MayorLinda V. Baleyos
 • RepresentativeGerardo J. Espina Jr.
 • Councilors
List
 • Electorate16,966 voters (2025)
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
 (2024 census)
 • Total
24,444
 • Density292.6/km2 (757.7/sq mi)
 • Households
5,438
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
20.98
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 168.9 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 364.5 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 161.4 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 24.27 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityBiliran Electric Cooperative (BILECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6548
PSGC
0807804000
IDD : area code +63 (0)53
Native languagesCebuano
Waray
Tagalog
Websitewww.caibiran-biliran.gov.ph

Caibiran (IPA: [kɐʔɪbɪ'ɾan]), officially the Municipality of Caibiran (Waray: Bungto han Caibiran; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Caibiran; Tagalog: Bayan ng Caibiran), is a municipality in the province of Biliran, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 24,444 people. The town's populace predominantly speak Waray language.

Geography

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

Barangays

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

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

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2024 2010
087804001 Alegria 3.2% 784 743 ▴ 0.37%
087804002 Asug 2.3% 558 543 ▴ 0.19%
087804003 Bari‑is 5.1% 1,257 1,212 ▴ 0.25%
087804004 Binohangan 4.3% 1,044 1,059 ▾ −0.10%
087804005 Cabibihan 7.0% 1,710 1,405 ▴ 1.36%
087804006 Kawayanon 1.8% 430 525 ▾ −1.36%
087804007 Looc 2.9% 703 732 ▾ −0.28%
087804009 Manlabang 8.4% 2,055 1,708 ▴ 1.28%
087804010 Caulangohan (Marevil) 2.3% 554 507 ▴ 0.61%
087804011 Maurang 7.7% 1,878 1,683 ▴ 0.76%
087804012 Palanay (Poblacion) 4.5% 1,089 1,138 ▾ −0.30%
087804013 Palengke (Poblacion) 5.6% 1,357 1,601 ▾ −1.13%
087804014 Tomalistis 3.9% 946 916 ▴ 0.22%
087804015 Union 4.6% 1,116 1,026 ▴ 0.58%
087804016 Uson 8.2% 2,013 1,888 ▴ 0.44%
087804017 Victory (Poblacion) 16.8% 4,102 4,013 ▴ 0.15%
087804018 Villa Vicenta (Mainit) 3.8% 928 774 ▴ 1.26%
Total 24,444 21,473 ▴ 0.90%

Climate

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.)

Demographics

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+1.49%
2024 24,444+0.27%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2024 census, Caibiran had a population of 24,444 people. The population density was 290 inhabitants per square kilometre (750/sq mi).

Economy

Poverty incidence of Caibiran (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
54.90
2003
40.19
2006
27.60
2009
38.33
2012
36.30
2015
38.14
2018
31.14
2021
31.01
2023
20.98

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Caibiran | (DILG)
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