Cañelas, Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | San Fernando |
| Postal code | 5416 |
| Population (2020) | 836 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Coordinates | 12.4489, 123.7115 (12° 27' North, 123° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 146.4 meters (480.3 feet) |
Cañelas is a barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 836. This represented 3.87% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cañelas in the 2015 Census was 787 broken down into 189 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 735 | 132 | 5.57 | |
| 807 | 161 | 5.01 | |
| 795 | 160 | 4.97 | |
| 824 | 162 | 5.09 | |
| 670 | 145 | 4.62 | |
| 787 | 189 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cañelas is 5 to 9, with 117 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 79 | 10.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 117 | 14.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 97 | 12.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 85 | 10.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 64 | 8.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 5.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 4.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 5.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 4.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 3.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 3.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 2.03% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.02% |
| Total | 787 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cañelas grew from 735 in 1990 to 836 in 2020, an increase of 101 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.28%, or an increase of 49 people, from the previous population of 787 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 735 | – | |
| 807 | 1.77% | |
| 795 | -0.32% | |
| 824 | 0.50% | |
| 670 | -7.25% | |
| 787 | 3.11% | |
| 836 | 1.28% |
Location
Cañelas is situated at approximately 12.4489, 123.7115, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 146.4 meters or 480.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cañelas 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.