Cantil, Municipality of Balud, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Balud |
| Postal code | 5412 |
| Population (2020) | 2,251 |
| Coordinates | 11.8368, 123.1227 (11° 50' North, 123° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.6 meters (28.2 feet) |
Cantil is a barangay in the municipality of Balud, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,251. This represented 5.61% of the total population of Balud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cantil in the 2015 Census was 2,062 broken down into 450 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,398 | 254 | 5.50 | |
| 1,488 | 287 | 5.18 | |
| 1,704 | 325 | 5.24 | |
| 1,351 | 237 | 5.70 | |
| 1,978 | 414 | 4.78 | |
| 2,062 | 450 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cantil is 5 to 9, with 283 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 61 | 2.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 241 | 11.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 283 | 13.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 212 | 10.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 182 | 8.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 154 | 7.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 154 | 7.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 133 | 6.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 140 | 6.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 103 | 5.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 99 | 4.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 73 | 3.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 62 | 3.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 60 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 46 | 2.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.44% |
| Total | 2,062 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cantil grew from 1,398 in 1990 to 2,251 in 2020, an increase of 853 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.86%, or an increase of 189 people, from the previous population of 2,062 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,398 | – | |
| 1,488 | 1.18% | |
| 1,704 | 2.95% | |
| 1,351 | -3.15% | |
| 1,978 | 14.89% | |
| 2,062 | 0.79% | |
| 2,251 | 1.86% |
Location
Cantil is situated at approximately 11.8368, 123.1227, in the island of Jintotolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.6 meters or 28.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cantil 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.