Candawaga, Municipality of Rizal, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Rizal |
| Postal code | 5323 |
| Population (2020) | 6,330 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 8.8735, 117.5013 (8° 52' North, 117° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.9 meters (12.8 feet) |
Candawaga is a barangay in the municipality of Rizal, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,330. This represented 11.27% of the total population of Rizal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Candawaga in the 2015 Census was 5,771 broken down into 1,426 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,618 | 458 | 5.72 | |
| 3,660 | 682 | 5.37 | |
| 4,425 | 931 | 4.75 | |
| 5,688 | 1,266 | 4.49 | |
| 5,570 | 1,274 | 4.37 | |
| 5,771 | 1,426 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candawaga is 5 to 9, with 828 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 37 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 138 | 2.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 628 | 10.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 828 | 14.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 701 | 12.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 563 | 9.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 417 | 7.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 417 | 7.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 403 | 6.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 349 | 6.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 328 | 5.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 248 | 4.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 223 | 3.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 179 | 3.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 131 | 2.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 81 | 1.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 53 | 0.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 0.64% |
| 80 and over | 47 | 0.81% |
| Total | 5,771 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candawaga grew from 2,622 in 1990 to 6,330 in 2020, an increase of 3,708 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.97%, or an increase of 559 people, from the previous population of 5,771 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,622 | – | |
| 3,770 | 7.04% | |
| 4,425 | 3.49% | |
| 5,710 | 3.58% | |
| 5,570 | -0.90% | |
| 5,771 | 0.68% | |
| 6,330 | 1.97% |
Location
Candawaga is situated at approximately 8.8735, 117.5013, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.9 meters or 12.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Candawaga 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.