Canelar, City of Zamboanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| City | Zamboanga City |
| Postal code | 7000 |
| Population (2020) | 10,512 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9166, 122.0696 (6° 55' North, 122° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.9 meters (35.8 feet) |
Canelar is a barangay in Zamboanga City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 10,512. This represented 1.08% of the total population of Zamboanga City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canelar in the 2015 Census was 11,078 broken down into 2,380 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,190 | 2,338 | 5.21 | |
| 12,427 | 2,585 | 4.81 | |
| 12,078 | 2,416 | 5.00 | |
| 11,038 | 2,702 | 4.09 | |
| 11,111 | 2,545 | 4.37 | |
| 11,078 | 2,380 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canelar is 15 to 19, with 1,232 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 83 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 202 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 691 | 6.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 965 | 8.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,023 | 9.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,232 | 11.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,217 | 10.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,001 | 9.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 875 | 7.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 764 | 6.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 644 | 5.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 605 | 5.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 520 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 424 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 351 | 3.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 254 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 165 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 83 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 84 | 0.76% |
| Total | 11,100 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canelar fell from 12,190 in 1990 to 10,512 in 2020, a decrease of 1,678 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.14%, or a decrease of 588 people, from the previous population of 11,100 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12,190 | – | |
| 12,459 | 0.41% | |
| 12,192 | -0.46% | |
| 11,096 | -1.29% | |
| 11,160 | 0.21% | |
| 11,100 | -0.10% | |
| 10,512 | -1.14% |
Location
Canelar is situated at approximately 6.9166, 122.0696, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.9 meters or 35.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canelar 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.