Cancavan, Municipality of Carmen, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Carmen |
| Postal code | 8315 |
| Population (2020) | 557 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.2335, 125.9757 (9° 14' North, 125° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.3 meters (40.4 feet) |
Cancavan is a barangay in the municipality of Carmen, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 557. This represented 4.75% of the total population of Carmen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cancavan in the 2015 Census was 451 broken down into 101 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418 | 85 | 4.92 | |
| 395 | 85 | 4.65 | |
| 402 | 84 | 4.79 | |
| 418 | 90 | 4.64 | |
| 473 | 92 | 5.14 | |
| 451 | 101 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cancavan is 10 to 14, with 52 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 27 | 5.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 9.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 11.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 41 | 9.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 8.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 7.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 6.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 4.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 4.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 7.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 6.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 2.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 3.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 3.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.22% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 2.66% |
| Total | 451 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cancavan grew from 418 in 1990 to 557 in 2020, an increase of 139 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.54%, or an increase of 106 people, from the previous population of 451 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 418 | – | |
| 395 | -1.05% | |
| 402 | 0.38% | |
| 418 | 0.54% | |
| 473 | 4.60% | |
| 451 | -0.90% | |
| 557 | 4.54% |
Location
Cancavan is situated at approximately 9.2335, 125.9757, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.3 meters or 40.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cancavan 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.