Canawan, Municipality of Salug, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Salug |
| Postal code | 7114 |
| Population (2020) | 1,334 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1099, 122.8096 (8° 7' North, 122° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 85.6 meters (280.8 feet) |
Canawan is a barangay in the municipality of Salug, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,334. This represented 4.15% of the total population of Salug.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canawan in the 2015 Census was 1,492 broken down into 303 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,586 | 285 | 5.56 | |
| 1,500 | 274 | 5.47 | |
| 1,425 | 282 | 5.05 | |
| 1,459 | 306 | 4.77 | |
| 1,479 | 303 | 4.88 | |
| 1,492 | 303 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canawan is 5 to 9, with 208 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 133 | 8.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 208 | 13.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 207 | 13.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 161 | 10.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 90 | 6.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 4.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 4.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 4.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 73 | 4.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 71 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 79 | 5.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 3.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 65 | 4.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 51 | 3.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 39 | 2.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.34% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 1.47% |
| Total | 1,492 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canawan fell from 1,586 in 1990 to 1,334 in 2020, a decrease of 252 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.33%, or a decrease of 158 people, from the previous population of 1,492 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,586 | – | |
| 1,500 | -1.04% | |
| 1,425 | -1.09% | |
| 1,459 | 0.33% | |
| 1,479 | 0.50% | |
| 1,492 | 0.17% | |
| 1,334 | -2.33% |
Location
Canawan is situated at approximately 8.1099, 122.8096, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 85.6 meters or 280.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canawan 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.