Canjela, Municipality of Castilla, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Castilla |
| Postal code | 4713 |
| Population (2020) | 881 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.0146, 123.8244 (13° 1' North, 123° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 239.1 meters (784.4 feet) |
Canjela is a barangay in the municipality of Castilla, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 881. This represented 1.45% of the total population of Castilla.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canjela in the 2015 Census was 784 broken down into 141 households or an average of 5.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 556 | 92 | 6.04 | |
| 593 | 108 | 5.49 | |
| 660 | 116 | 5.69 | |
| 628 | 115 | 5.46 | |
| 691 | 115 | 6.01 | |
| 784 | 141 | 5.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canjela is 10 to 14, with 110 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 2.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 8.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 12.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 110 | 13.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 100 | 12.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 89 | 11.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 8.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 4.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 4.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 4.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 5.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 3.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 3.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.38% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.75% |
| Total | 800 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canjela grew from 556 in 1990 to 881 in 2020, an increase of 325 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.05%, or an increase of 81 people, from the previous population of 800 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 556 | – | |
| 593 | 1.21% | |
| 660 | 2.32% | |
| 628 | -0.68% | |
| 691 | 3.54% | |
| 800 | 2.83% | |
| 881 | 2.05% |
Location
Canjela is situated at approximately 13.0146, 123.8244, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 239.1 meters or 784.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canjela 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.