Cantaan, Municipality of Guinsiliban, Province of Camiguin
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Camiguin |
| Municipality | Guinsiliban |
| Postal code | 9102 |
| Population (2020) | 438 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Camiguin |
| Coordinates | 9.1099, 124.7955 (9° 7' North, 124° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 42.8 meters (140.4 feet) |
Cantaan is a barangay in the municipality of Guinsiliban, in the province of Camiguin. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 438. This represented 6.55% of the total population of Guinsiliban.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cantaan in the 2015 Census was 408 broken down into 100 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 272 | 55 | 4.95 | |
| 302 | 60 | 5.03 | |
| 329 | 68 | 4.84 | |
| 352 | 75 | 4.69 | |
| 382 | 79 | 4.84 | |
| 408 | 100 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cantaan is 5 to 9, with 53 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 8.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 53 | 12.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 44 | 10.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 41 | 10.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 7.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 7.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 7.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 3.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 5.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.44% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.47% |
| Total | 409 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cantaan grew from 272 in 1990 to 438 in 2020, an increase of 166 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.45%, or an increase of 29 people, from the previous population of 409 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 272 | – | |
| 302 | 1.98% | |
| 329 | 1.85% | |
| 352 | 0.94% | |
| 382 | 3.02% | |
| 409 | 1.31% | |
| 438 | 1.45% |
Location
Cantaan is situated at approximately 9.1099, 124.7955, in the island of Camiguin. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 42.8 meters or 140.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cantaan 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.