Canomay, Municipality of Dimasalang, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Dimasalang |
| Postal code | 5403 |
| Population (2020) | 2,944 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.1948, 123.8640 (12° 12' North, 123° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.9 meters (16.1 feet) |
Canomay is a barangay in the municipality of Dimasalang, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,944. This represented 11.82% of the total population of Dimasalang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canomay in the 2015 Census was 2,925 broken down into 598 households or an average of 4.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,210 | 424 | 5.21 | |
| 2,547 | 494 | 5.16 | |
| 2,581 | 522 | 4.94 | |
| 2,835 | 571 | 4.96 | |
| 2,882 | 573 | 5.03 | |
| 2,925 | 598 | 4.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canomay is 5 to 9, with 395 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 60 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 295 | 10.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 395 | 13.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 370 | 12.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 333 | 11.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 204 | 6.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 185 | 6.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 156 | 5.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 157 | 5.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 172 | 5.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 121 | 4.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 144 | 4.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 115 | 3.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 76 | 2.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 1.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.44% |
| Total | 2,925 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canomay grew from 2,210 in 1990 to 2,944 in 2020, an increase of 734 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.14%, or an increase of 19 people, from the previous population of 2,925 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,210 | – | |
| 2,547 | 2.69% | |
| 2,581 | 0.28% | |
| 2,835 | 1.30% | |
| 2,882 | 0.60% | |
| 2,925 | 0.28% | |
| 2,944 | 0.14% |
Location
Canomay is situated at approximately 12.1948, 123.8640, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.9 meters or 16.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canomay 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.