Canaway, Municipality of General Nakar, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | General Nakar |
| Postal code | 4338 |
| Population (2020) | 1,626 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.0166, 121.5319 (15° 1' North, 121° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.1 meters (49.5 feet) |
Canaway is a barangay in the municipality of General Nakar, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,626. This represented 4.75% of the total population of General Nakar.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canaway in the 2015 Census was 1,482 broken down into 335 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,508 | 277 | 5.44 | |
| 1,956 | 344 | 5.69 | |
| 1,624 | 310 | 5.24 | |
| 1,323 | 259 | 5.11 | |
| 1,742 | 347 | 5.02 | |
| 1,482 | 335 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canaway is 5 to 9, with 210 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 169 | 11.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 210 | 14.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 180 | 12.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 109 | 7.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 134 | 9.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 117 | 7.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 101 | 6.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 80 | 5.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 63 | 4.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 74 | 4.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 4.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 59 | 3.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 3.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.20% |
| Total | 1,482 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canaway grew from 1,508 in 1990 to 1,626 in 2020, an increase of 118 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.97%, or an increase of 144 people, from the previous population of 1,482 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,508 | – | |
| 1,956 | 4.99% | |
| 1,624 | -3.91% | |
| 1,323 | -2.79% | |
| 1,742 | 10.53% | |
| 1,482 | -3.03% | |
| 1,626 | 1.97% |
Location
Canaway is situated at approximately 15.0166, 121.5319, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.1 meters or 49.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canaway shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Camachile, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan
- Sapang Bulak, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan
- Camachin, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan
- Umiray (Malamig), Dingalan, Aurora
- Umiray, General Nakar, Quezon
- Bayabas, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan
- Pulong Sampalok, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan
- Maligaya, General Nakar, Quezon
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.