Candijay, Province of Bohol
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 6312 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Bohol Sea, Canigao Channel |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Area (2013) | 103.26 km2 (39.87 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 30,119 |
| Density (2020) | 292 / km2 (755 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 49' North, 124° 30' East (9.8172, 124.4960) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.8 meters (58.3 feet) |
Candijay is a coastal municipality in the island province of Bohol.
The municipality has a land area of 103.26 square kilometers or 39.87 square miles which constitutes 2.16% of Bohol's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 30,119. This represented 2.16% of the total population of Bohol province, or 0.37% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 292 inhabitants per square kilometer or 755 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Candijay has 21 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abihilan | 3.63% | 1,093 | 1,603 | -31.82% | -7.74% |
| Anoling | 5.05% | 1,520 | 1,113 | 36.57% | 6.78% |
| Boyo-an | 4.74% | 1,428 | 1,610 | -11.30% | -2.49% |
| Cadapdapan | 4.44% | 1,336 | 1,273 | 4.95% | 1.02% |
| Cambane | 1.39% | 420 | 416 | 0.96% | 0.20% |
| Canawa | 4.07% | 1,226 | 1,370 | -10.51% | -2.31% |
| Can-olin | 7.30% | 2,200 | 2,155 | 2.09% | 0.44% |
| Cogtong | 8.29% | 2,496 | 2,605 | -4.18% | -0.90% |
| La Union | 5.00% | 1,507 | 1,449 | 4.00% | 0.83% |
| Luan | 2.88% | 867 | 731 | 18.60% | 3.66% |
| Lungsoda-an | 5.12% | 1,542 | 1,499 | 2.87% | 0.60% |
| Mahangin | 3.03% | 914 | 891 | 2.58% | 0.54% |
| Pagahat | 1.11% | 333 | 430 | -22.56% | -5.24% |
| Panadtaran | 3.06% | 922 | 940 | -1.91% | -0.41% |
| Panas | 5.87% | 1,767 | 1,675 | 5.49% | 1.13% |
| Poblacion | 11.54% | 3,476 | 3,421 | 1.61% | 0.34% |
| San Isidro | 4.47% | 1,346 | 1,124 | 19.75% | 3.87% |
| Tambongan | 5.95% | 1,792 | 1,542 | 16.21% | 3.21% |
| Tawid | 4.01% | 1,208 | 1,090 | 10.83% | 2.19% |
| Tubod | 3.06% | 923 | 888 | 3.94% | 0.82% |
| Tugas | 5.99% | 1,803 | 1,650 | 9.27% | 1.88% |
| Candijay Total | 30,119 | 29,475 | 2.18% | 0.46% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Candijay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱91,170,941.92.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 51,329,519.80 | – |
| 2010 | 58,251,074.00 | 13.48% |
| 2011 | 61,164,487.00 | 5.00% |
| 2012 | 58,691,302.20 | -4.04% |
| 2013 | 61,356,304.16 | 4.54% |
| 2014 | 70,083,169.53 | 14.22% |
| 2015 | 80,313,953.86 | 14.60% |
| 2016 | 91,170,941.92 | 13.52% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Candijay in the 2015 Census was 29,427 broken down into 6,771 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,097 | 4,680 | 5.58 | |
| 25,696 | 4,962 | 5.18 | |
| 30,357 | 5,419 | 5.60 | |
| 31,177 | 5,951 | 5.24 | |
| 29,043 | 6,193 | 4.69 | |
| 29,427 | 6,771 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candijay is 10 to 14, with 3,364 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 459 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 544 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,435 | 8.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,159 | 10.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,364 | 11.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,888 | 9.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,941 | 6.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,887 | 6.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,766 | 5.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,793 | 6.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,672 | 5.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,595 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,484 | 5.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,278 | 4.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,095 | 3.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 916 | 3.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 686 | 2.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 513 | 1.74% |
| 80 and over | 459 | 1.56% |
| Total | 29,475 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candijay grew from 6,522 in 1903 to 30,119 in 2020, an increase of 23,597 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.46%, or an increase of 644 people, from the previous population of 29,475 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,522 | – | |
| 8,372 | 1.59% | |
| 13,749 | 2.51% | |
| 15,658 | 1.34% | |
| 16,035 | 0.21% | |
| 17,114 | 0.64% | |
| 19,750 | 2.92% | |
| 21,342 | 1.56% | |
| 26,102 | 2.03% | |
| 25,729 | -0.27% | |
| 30,389 | 3.63% | |
| 31,183 | 0.36% | |
| 29,043 | -2.55% | |
| 29,475 | 0.28% | |
| 30,119 | 0.46% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Candijay for the year 2019 was 21,512, broken down into 10,619 males and 10,893 females.
Location
The municipal center of Candijay is situated at approximately 9° 49' North, 124° 30' East, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.8 meters or 58.3 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 Candijay are Maasin, Southern Leyte, Tagbilaran, Bohol, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, Cebu City, and Talisay, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Mabini, Bohol, Guindulman, Bohol, Alicia, Bohol, Anda, Bohol, Duero, Bohol, and Pilar, Bohol. Its distance from the national capital is 652.03 kilometers (405.15 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Mabini, Bohol, 6.06 kilometers (3.77 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- Guindulman, Bohol, 6.20 kilometers (3.85 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Alicia, Bohol, 10.64 kilometers (6.61 miles) to the Northwest (N34°W)
- Anda, Bohol, 11.86 kilometers (7.37 miles) to the Southeast (S47°E)
- Duero, Bohol, 15.73 kilometers (9.77 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
- Pilar, Bohol, 18.53 kilometers (11.51 miles) to the West (N86°W)
Nearest cities
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 51.31 kilometers (31.88 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Tagbilaran, Bohol, 72.84 kilometers (45.26 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S74°W)
- Lapu-Lapu, 81.07 kilometers (50.37 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- Mandaue, 82.62 kilometers (51.34 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- Cebu City, 83.71 kilometers (52.02 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
- Talisay, Cebu, 85.40 kilometers (53.06 miles) to the Northwest (N56°W)
Distance from Manila: 652.03 kilometers (405.15 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
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.