Cantorna, Municipality of Monreal, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Monreal |
| Postal code | 5418 |
| Population (2020) | 1,491 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Coordinates | 12.5999, 123.6375 (12° 36' North, 123° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 295.3 meters (968.8 feet) |
Cantorna is a barangay in the municipality of Monreal, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,491. This represented 5.93% of the total population of Monreal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cantorna in the 2015 Census was 1,591 broken down into 298 households or an average of 5.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,218 | 233 | 5.23 | |
| 1,128 | 227 | 4.97 | |
| 1,207 | 240 | 5.03 | |
| 1,414 | 284 | 4.98 | |
| 1,466 | 278 | 5.27 | |
| 1,591 | 298 | 5.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cantorna is 5 to 9, with 273 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 195 | 12.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 273 | 17.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 232 | 14.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 176 | 11.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 108 | 6.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 85 | 5.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 88 | 5.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 3.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 74 | 4.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 3.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 2.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 2.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.38% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.75% |
| Total | 1,591 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cantorna grew from 1,218 in 1990 to 1,491 in 2020, an increase of 273 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.36%, or a decrease of 100 people, from the previous population of 1,591 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,218 | – | |
| 1,128 | -1.43% | |
| 1,207 | 1.46% | |
| 1,414 | 2.21% | |
| 1,466 | 1.32% | |
| 1,591 | 1.57% | |
| 1,491 | -1.36% |
Location
Cantorna is situated at approximately 12.5999, 123.6375, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 295.3 meters or 968.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cantorna 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.