Canayan, City of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| City | Malaybalay |
| Postal code | 8700 |
| Population (2020) | 6,553 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1866, 125.1530 (8° 11' North, 125° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 669.5 meters (2,196.5 feet) |
Canayan is a barangay in the city of Malaybalay, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,553. This represented 3.44% of the total population of Malaybalay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canayan in the 2015 Census was 5,744 broken down into 1,222 households or an average of 4.70 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,190 | 424 | 5.17 | |
| 3,195 | 536 | 5.96 | |
| 4,261 | 825 | 5.16 | |
| 4,621 | 868 | 5.32 | |
| 4,136 | 918 | 4.51 | |
| 5,744 | 1,222 | 4.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canayan is 5 to 9, with 743 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 30 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 169 | 2.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 599 | 10.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 743 | 12.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 740 | 12.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 656 | 11.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 619 | 10.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 447 | 7.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 390 | 6.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 330 | 5.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 275 | 4.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 227 | 3.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 219 | 3.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 182 | 3.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 112 | 1.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 65 | 1.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 0.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 30 | 0.51% |
| Total | 5,870 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canayan grew from 2,190 in 1990 to 6,553 in 2020, an increase of 4,363 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.34%, or an increase of 683 people, from the previous population of 5,870 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,190 | – | |
| 3,195 | 7.33% | |
| 4,261 | 6.37% | |
| 4,621 | 1.12% | |
| 4,176 | -3.62% | |
| 5,870 | 6.70% | |
| 6,553 | 2.34% |
Location
Canayan is situated at approximately 8.1866, 125.1530, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 669.5 meters or 2,196.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canayan 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.