Candajec, Municipality of Clarin, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Clarin |
| Postal code | 6330 |
| Population (2020) | 661 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.9501, 124.0224 (9° 57' North, 124° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.2 meters (82.7 feet) |
Candajec is a barangay in the municipality of Clarin, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 661. This represented 3.12% of the total population of Clarin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Candajec in the 2015 Census was 1,048 broken down into 236 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 838 | 143 | 5.86 | |
| 475 | 109 | 4.36 | |
| 721 | 152 | 4.74 | |
| 832 | 192 | 4.33 | |
| 932 | 196 | 4.76 | |
| 1,048 | 236 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candajec is 10 to 14, with 126 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 7.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 113 | 10.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 126 | 11.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 107 | 10.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 8.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 75 | 7.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 6.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 5.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 74 | 6.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 5.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 5.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 3.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 2.17% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.13% |
| Total | 1,061 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candajec fell from 838 in 1990 to 661 in 2020, a decrease of 177 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 9.48%, or a decrease of 400 people, from the previous population of 1,061 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 838 | – | |
| 475 | -10.09% | |
| 721 | 9.36% | |
| 832 | 1.99% | |
| 932 | 4.22% | |
| 1,061 | 2.50% | |
| 661 | -9.48% |
Location
Candajec is situated at approximately 9.9501, 124.0224, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.2 meters or 82.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Candajec shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.