Canal, Municipality of Carigara, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Carigara |
| Postal code | 6529 |
| Population (2020) | 840 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2878, 124.6826 (11° 17' North, 124° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.7 meters (28.5 feet) |
Canal is a barangay in the municipality of Carigara, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 840. This represented 1.54% of the total population of Carigara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canal in the 2015 Census was 840 broken down into 184 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 513 | 96 | 5.34 | |
| 599 | 130 | 4.61 | |
| 683 | 131 | 5.21 | |
| 705 | 135 | 5.22 | |
| 754 | 151 | 4.99 | |
| 840 | 184 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canal is 10 to 14, with 104 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 10.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 89 | 10.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 104 | 12.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 97 | 11.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 8.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 6.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 5.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 3.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 4.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.95% |
| Total | 840 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canal grew from 513 in 1990 to 840 in 2020, an increase of 327 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote there was no change from the previous population in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 513 | – | |
| 599 | 2.95% | |
| 683 | 2.85% | |
| 705 | 0.44% | |
| 754 | 2.48% | |
| 840 | 2.08% | |
| 840 | 0.00% |
Location
Canal is situated at approximately 11.2878, 124.6826, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.7 meters or 28.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canal 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.