Canan, Municipality of La Paz, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | La Paz |
| Postal code | 2826 |
| Population (2020) | 1,532 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.6618, 120.6687 (17° 40' North, 120° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 65.7 meters (215.5 feet) |
Canan, formerly Gapan, is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,532. This represented 9.29% of the total population of La Paz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canan in the 2015 Census was 1,384 broken down into 330 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,053 | 199 | 5.29 | |
| 1,136 | 215 | 5.28 | |
| 1,209 | 236 | 5.12 | |
| 1,162 | 221 | 5.26 | |
| 1,155 | 260 | 4.44 | |
| 1,384 | 330 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canan is 5 to 9, with 154 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 99 | 7.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 154 | 11.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 126 | 9.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 130 | 9.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 137 | 9.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 104 | 7.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 106 | 7.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 83 | 6.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 97 | 7.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 4.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 3.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 3.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 2.10% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 1.88% |
| Total | 1,384 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canan grew from 1,053 in 1990 to 1,532 in 2020, an increase of 479 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.16%, or an increase of 148 people, from the previous population of 1,384 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,053 | – | |
| 1,136 | 1.43% | |
| 1,209 | 1.34% | |
| 1,162 | -0.55% | |
| 1,155 | -0.22% | |
| 1,384 | 3.50% | |
| 1,532 | 2.16% |
Location
Canan is situated at approximately 17.6618, 120.6687, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 65.7 meters or 215.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canan 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.