Kanaway, Municipality of Tapul, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Tapul |
| Postal code | 7410 |
| Population (2020) | 1,260 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tapul |
| Coordinates | 5.7035, 120.9173 (5° 42' North, 120° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.4 meters (24.3 feet) |
Kanaway is a barangay in the municipality of Tapul, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,260. This represented 6.06% of the total population of Tapul.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kanaway in the 2015 Census was 751 broken down into 131 households or an average of 5.73 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 455 | 93 | 4.89 | |
| 558 | 125 | 4.46 | |
| 607 | 113 | 5.37 | |
| 781 | 146 | 5.35 | |
| 748 | 130 | 5.75 | |
| 751 | 131 | 5.73 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kanaway is 10 to 14, with 162 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 1 individual.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 8 | 1.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 102 | 13.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 162 | 21.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 129 | 17.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 65 | 8.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 5.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 6.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 8.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 7.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 5.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 2.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.93% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 751 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kanaway grew from 455 in 1990 to 1,260 in 2020, an increase of 805 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 11.51%, or an increase of 509 people, from the previous population of 751 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 455 | – | |
| 558 | 3.90% | |
| 607 | 1.82% | |
| 781 | 3.54% | |
| 748 | -1.56% | |
| 751 | 0.08% | |
| 1,260 | 11.51% |
Location
Kanaway is situated at approximately 5.7035, 120.9173, in the island of Tapul. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.4 meters or 24.3 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.