Kanaway, Municipality of Parang, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Parang |
| Postal code | 7408 |
| Population (2020) | 3,637 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9189, 120.8906 (5° 55' North, 120° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.1 meters (20.0 feet) |
Kanaway is a barangay in the municipality of Parang, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,637. This represented 5.09% of the total population of Parang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kanaway in the 2015 Census was 2,885 broken down into 365 households or an average of 7.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,013 | 205 | 4.94 | |
| 1,635 | 246 | 6.65 | |
| 1,812 | 208 | 8.71 | |
| 3,769 | 408 | 9.24 | |
| 2,884 | 323 | 8.93 | |
| 2,885 | 365 | 7.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kanaway is 5 to 9, with 550 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 0.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 351 | 12.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 550 | 19.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 452 | 15.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 361 | 12.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 304 | 10.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 229 | 7.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 139 | 4.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 179 | 6.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 109 | 3.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 3.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 1.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 1.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 0.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.10% |
| Total | 2,885 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kanaway grew from 1,013 in 1990 to 3,637 in 2020, an increase of 2,624 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.00%, or an increase of 752 people, from the previous population of 2,885 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,013 | – | |
| 1,635 | 9.38% | |
| 1,812 | 2.23% | |
| 3,769 | 10.63% | |
| 2,884 | -9.28% | |
| 2,885 | 0.01% | |
| 3,637 | 5.00% |
Location
Kanaway is situated at approximately 5.9189, 120.8906, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.1 meters or 20.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kanaway 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.