Canat, Municipality of Boac, Province of Marinduque
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Municipality | Boac |
| Postal code | 4900 |
| Population (2020) | 492 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Coordinates | 13.3808, 121.9296 (13° 23' North, 121° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 99.5 meters (326.4 feet) |
Canat is a barangay in the municipality of Boac, in the province of Marinduque. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 492. This represented 0.86% of the total population of Boac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canat in the 2015 Census was 610 broken down into 143 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 651 | 125 | 5.21 | |
| 686 | 135 | 5.08 | |
| 725 | 126 | 5.75 | |
| 599 | 119 | 5.03 | |
| 621 | 127 | 4.89 | |
| 610 | 143 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canat is 10 to 14, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 8.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 69 | 11.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 91 | 14.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 13.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 53 | 8.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 6.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 5.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 5.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 5.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 2.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 2.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.16% |
| Total | 610 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canat fell from 651 in 1990 to 492 in 2020, a decrease of 159 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.42%, or a decrease of 118 people, from the previous population of 610 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 651 | – | |
| 686 | 0.99% | |
| 725 | 1.19% | |
| 599 | -2.60% | |
| 621 | 1.32% | |
| 610 | -0.34% | |
| 492 | -4.42% |
Location
Canat is situated at approximately 13.3808, 121.9296, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 99.5 meters or 326.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canat 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.