Candalican, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Postal code | 2713 |
| Population (2020) | 530 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0539, 120.4643 (17° 3' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.2 meters (66.3 feet) |
Candalican is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 530. This represented 1.28% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Candalican in the 2015 Census was 510 broken down into 110 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 303 | 46 | 6.59 | |
| 287 | 52 | 5.52 | |
| 430 | 73 | 5.89 | |
| 403 | 85 | 4.74 | |
| 489 | 94 | 5.20 | |
| 510 | 110 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candalican is 10 to 14, with 65 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 6.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 53 | 10.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 65 | 12.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 10.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 9.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 7.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 5.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 7.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 8.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 4.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 3.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 3.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.98% |
| Total | 510 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candalican grew from 303 in 1990 to 530 in 2020, an increase of 227 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.81%, or an increase of 20 people, from the previous population of 510 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 303 | – | |
| 287 | -1.01% | |
| 430 | 9.06% | |
| 403 | -0.89% | |
| 489 | 7.29% | |
| 510 | 0.80% | |
| 530 | 0.81% |
Location
Candalican is situated at approximately 17.0539, 120.4643, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.2 meters or 66.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Candalican 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.