Canjalon, Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | San Fernando |
| Postal code | 5513 |
| Population (2020) | 1,827 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Sibuyan |
| Coordinates | 12.3128, 122.6655 (12° 19' North, 122° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.5 meters (34.4 feet) |
Canjalon is a barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,827. This represented 7.56% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canjalon in the 2015 Census was 1,764 broken down into 388 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,369 | 281 | 4.87 | |
| 1,573 | 323 | 4.87 | |
| 1,828 | 364 | 5.02 | |
| 1,897 | 367 | 5.17 | |
| 1,637 | 337 | 4.86 | |
| 1,764 | 388 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canjalon is 10 to 14, with 267 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 23 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 1.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 156 | 8.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 239 | 13.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 267 | 15.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 227 | 12.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 125 | 7.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 4.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 69 | 3.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 4.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 83 | 4.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 98 | 5.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 84 | 4.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 66 | 3.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 2.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 1.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 1.30% |
| Total | 1,764 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canjalon grew from 1,369 in 1990 to 1,827 in 2020, an increase of 458 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.74%, or an increase of 63 people, from the previous population of 1,764 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,369 | – | |
| 1,574 | 2.65% | |
| 1,828 | 3.26% | |
| 1,897 | 0.51% | |
| 1,637 | -5.22% | |
| 1,764 | 1.43% | |
| 1,827 | 0.74% |
Location
Canjalon is situated at approximately 12.3128, 122.6655, in the island of Sibuyan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.5 meters or 34.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canjalon 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.