Candelaria, Municipality of San Narciso, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | San Narciso |
| Postal code | 2205 |
| Population (2020) | 845 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.0144, 120.0837 (15° 1' North, 120° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.2 meters (53.1 feet) |
Candelaria, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of San Narciso, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 845. This represented 2.75% of the total population of San Narciso.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Candelaria in the 2015 Census was 823 broken down into 205 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 801 | 174 | 4.60 | |
| 816 | 168 | 4.86 | |
| 799 | 167 | 4.78 | |
| 770 | 184 | 4.18 | |
| 780 | 181 | 4.31 | |
| 823 | 205 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Candelaria are in the ranges 15 to 19, and 20 to 24, with 76 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 5.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 6.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 68 | 8.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 9.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 9.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 8.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 6.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 7.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 4.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 5.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 59 | 7.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 6.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 4.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 3.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 2.53% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 2.17% |
| Total | 831 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candelaria grew from 801 in 1990 to 845 in 2020, an increase of 44 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.35%, or an increase of 14 people, from the previous population of 831 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | – | |
| 816 | 0.35% | |
| 799 | -0.45% | |
| 782 | -0.30% | |
| 780 | -0.09% | |
| 831 | 1.21% | |
| 845 | 0.35% |
Location
Candelaria is situated at approximately 15.0144, 120.0837, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.2 meters or 53.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Candelaria 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.