Candon, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 42 |
| Postal code | 2710 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 103.28 km2 (39.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 61,432 |
| Density (2020) | 595 / km2 (1,540 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 11' North, 120° 27' East (17.1895, 120.4474) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.7 feet) |
Candon is a coastal component city in the province of Ilocos Sur.
The city has a land area of 103.28 square kilometers or 39.88 square miles which constitutes 3.98% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 61,432. This represented 8.70% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 1.16% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 595 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,540 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Candon has 42 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allangigan Primero | 1.96% | 1,202 | 1,296 | -7.25% | -1.57% |
| Allangigan Segundo | 1.90% | 1,170 | 1,109 | 5.50% | 1.13% |
| Amguid | 1.12% | 686 | 699 | -1.86% | -0.39% |
| Ayudante | 1.83% | 1,123 | 952 | 17.96% | 3.54% |
| Bagani Camposanto | 3.51% | 2,156 | 2,125 | 1.46% | 0.31% |
| Bagani Gabor | 0.88% | 538 | 583 | -7.72% | -1.68% |
| Bagani Tocgo | 0.91% | 559 | 610 | -8.36% | -1.82% |
| Bagani Ubbog | 2.78% | 1,708 | 1,479 | 15.48% | 3.08% |
| Bagar | 2.05% | 1,260 | 1,327 | -5.05% | -1.08% |
| Balingaoan | 2.71% | 1,667 | 1,733 | -3.81% | -0.81% |
| Bugnay | 1.24% | 759 | 816 | -6.99% | -1.51% |
| Calaoaan | 4.25% | 2,608 | 2,572 | 1.40% | 0.29% |
| Calongbuyan | 4.70% | 2,889 | 2,716 | 6.37% | 1.31% |
| Caterman | 4.32% | 2,652 | 2,497 | 6.21% | 1.28% |
| Cubcubboot | 0.75% | 463 | 458 | 1.09% | 0.23% |
| Darapidap | 5.42% | 3,327 | 3,253 | 2.27% | 0.47% |
| Langlangca Primero | 1.03% | 635 | 668 | -4.94% | -1.06% |
| Langlangca Segundo | 2.00% | 1,226 | 1,230 | -0.33% | -0.07% |
| Oaig-Daya | 3.32% | 2,041 | 2,119 | -3.68% | -0.79% |
| Palacapac | 1.33% | 819 | 810 | 1.11% | 0.23% |
| Paras | 2.39% | 1,471 | 1,299 | 13.24% | 2.65% |
| Parioc Primero | 2.25% | 1,383 | 1,314 | 5.25% | 1.08% |
| Parioc Segundo | 2.76% | 1,696 | 1,580 | 7.34% | 1.50% |
| Patpata Primero | 1.95% | 1,200 | 1,130 | 6.19% | 1.27% |
| Patpata Segundo | 2.86% | 1,755 | 1,665 | 5.41% | 1.11% |
| Paypayad | 3.88% | 2,386 | 2,402 | -0.67% | -0.14% |
| Salvador Primero | 1.56% | 956 | 950 | 0.63% | 0.13% |
| Salvador Segundo | 1.30% | 799 | 802 | -0.37% | -0.08% |
| San Agustin | 3.05% | 1,875 | 1,671 | 12.21% | 2.45% |
| San Andres | 1.08% | 662 | 773 | -14.36% | -3.21% |
| San Antonio | 1.64% | 1,006 | 1,090 | -7.71% | -1.67% |
| San Isidro | 2.98% | 1,833 | 2,028 | -9.62% | -2.11% |
| San Jose | 2.95% | 1,811 | 2,044 | -11.40% | -2.52% |
| San Juan | 1.19% | 731 | 865 | -15.49% | -3.48% |
| San Nicolas | 4.38% | 2,690 | 2,651 | 1.47% | 0.31% |
| San Pedro | 1.17% | 717 | 721 | -0.55% | -0.12% |
| Santo Tomas | 1.03% | 635 | 724 | -12.29% | -2.72% |
| Tablac | 5.80% | 3,562 | 3,151 | 13.04% | 2.61% |
| Talogtog | 3.24% | 1,992 | 1,920 | 3.75% | 0.78% |
| Tamurong Primero | 2.27% | 1,392 | 1,420 | -1.97% | -0.42% |
| Tamurong Segundo | 1.47% | 900 | 924 | -2.60% | -0.55% |
| Villarica | 0.80% | 492 | 447 | 10.07% | 2.04% |
| Candon Total | 61,432 | 60,623 | 1.33% | 0.28% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Candon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱747,578,009.40.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 258,578,220.51 | – |
| 2010 | 407,731,252.06 | 57.68% |
| 2011 | 455,834,167.62 | 11.80% |
| 2012 | 378,005,778.90 | -17.07% |
| 2013 | 369,278,688.43 | -2.31% |
| 2014 | 321,786,814.29 | -12.86% |
| 2015 | 430,010,338.92 | 33.63% |
| 2016 | 747,578,009.40 | 73.85% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Candon in the 2015 Census was 60,395 broken down into 13,812 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43,440 | 8,172 | 5.32 | |
| 45,031 | 9,113 | 4.94 | |
| 50,489 | 10,257 | 4.92 | |
| 56,248 | 12,113 | 4.64 | |
| 57,843 | 13,524 | 4.28 | |
| 60,395 | 13,812 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candon is 5 to 9, with 5,727 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 913 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,040 | 1.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,554 | 7.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,727 | 9.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,589 | 9.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,272 | 8.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,188 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,599 | 7.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,638 | 7.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,503 | 7.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,872 | 6.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,601 | 5.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,989 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,477 | 4.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,898 | 3.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,610 | 2.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,180 | 1.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 913 | 1.51% |
| 80 and over | 973 | 1.61% |
| Total | 60,623 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candon grew from 18,828 in 1903 to 61,432 in 2020, an increase of 42,604 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.28%, or an increase of 809 people, from the previous population of 60,623 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 18,828 | – | |
| 19,950 | 0.37% | |
| 20,528 | 0.14% | |
| 22,362 | 0.88% | |
| 27,780 | 1.93% | |
| 31,116 | 1.12% | |
| 34,701 | 2.21% | |
| 36,802 | 1.18% | |
| 43,473 | 1.68% | |
| 45,128 | 0.70% | |
| 50,564 | 2.47% | |
| 56,270 | 1.49% | |
| 57,884 | 1.03% | |
| 60,623 | 0.88% | |
| 61,432 | 0.28% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Candon for the year 2019 was 38,219, broken down into 19,046 males and 19,173 females.
Location
The city center of Candon is situated at approximately 17° 11' North, 120° 27' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Candon are Vigan, Ilocos Sur, San Fernando, La Union, Baguio, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, and Tabuk, Kalinga. The nearest municipalities are Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur, Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur, Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur, Salcedo, Ilocos Sur, and Santiago, Ilocos Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 293.19 kilometers (182.18 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur, 2.38 kilometers (1.48 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur, 6.17 kilometers (3.83 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N34°E)
- Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur, 7.99 kilometers (4.97 miles) to the South (S0°E)
- Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur, 10.42 kilometers (6.47 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- Salcedo, Ilocos Sur, 10.37 kilometers (6.44 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Santiago, Ilocos Sur, 11.57 kilometers (7.19 miles) to the North (N1°W)
Nearest cities
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 42.92 kilometers (26.67 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 64.91 kilometers (40.33 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Baguio, 87.44 kilometers (54.33 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 96.76 kilometers (60.12 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 112.61 kilometers (69.97 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 112.79 kilometers (70.08 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N74°E)
Distance from Manila: 293.19 kilometers (182.18 miles) to the South (S11°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.