Canaan, Municipality of Badoc, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Badoc |
| Postal code | 2904 |
| Population (2020) | 603 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.9282, 120.4776 (17° 56' North, 120° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.8 meters (48.6 feet) |
Canaan, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Badoc, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 603. This represented 1.85% of the total population of Badoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canaan in the 2015 Census was 573 broken down into 143 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 467 | 94 | 4.97 | |
| 535 | 110 | 4.86 | |
| 512 | 110 | 4.65 | |
| 620 | 127 | 4.88 | |
| 570 | 128 | 4.45 | |
| 573 | 143 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canaan is 10 to 14, with 68 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 31 | 5.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 33 | 5.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 68 | 11.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 10.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 9.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 5.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 6.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 4.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 8.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 6.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 6.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 4.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 2.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 4.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 2.97% |
| Total | 573 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canaan grew from 477 in 1990 to 603 in 2020, an increase of 126 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.08%, or an increase of 30 people, from the previous population of 573 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 477 | – | |
| 535 | 2.17% | |
| 512 | -0.94% | |
| 620 | 2.67% | |
| 570 | -3.01% | |
| 573 | 0.10% | |
| 603 | 1.08% |
Location
Canaan is situated at approximately 17.9282, 120.4776, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.8 meters or 48.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canaan 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.