Canatan, Municipality of Asuncion, Province of Davao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Norte |
| Municipality | Asuncion |
| Postal code | 8102 |
| Population (2020) | 2,803 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5966, 125.7740 (7° 36' North, 125° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.1 meters (75.8 feet) |
Canatan is a barangay in the municipality of Asuncion, in the province of Davao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,803. This represented 4.53% of the total population of Asuncion.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canatan in the 2015 Census was 2,645 broken down into 627 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,788 | 323 | 5.54 | |
| 2,286 | 414 | 5.52 | |
| 2,139 | 419 | 5.11 | |
| 2,377 | 509 | 4.67 | |
| 2,475 | 536 | 4.62 | |
| 2,645 | 627 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canatan is 5 to 9, with 311 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 56 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 247 | 9.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 311 | 11.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 291 | 11.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 243 | 9.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 248 | 9.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 207 | 7.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 193 | 7.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 155 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 159 | 6.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 129 | 4.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 101 | 3.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 98 | 3.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 80 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 51 | 1.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.72% |
| Total | 2,645 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canatan grew from 1,788 in 1990 to 2,803 in 2020, an increase of 1,015 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.23%, or an increase of 158 people, from the previous population of 2,645 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,788 | – | |
| 2,286 | 4.71% | |
| 2,139 | -1.41% | |
| 2,377 | 1.47% | |
| 2,475 | 1.48% | |
| 2,645 | 1.27% | |
| 2,803 | 1.23% |
Location
Canatan is situated at approximately 7.5966, 125.7740, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.1 meters or 75.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canatan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Cabaywa, Asuncion, Davao del Norte
- Santa Cruz, New Corella, Davao del Norte
- Del Pilar, New Corella, Davao del Norte
- Doña Andrea, Asuncion, Davao del Norte
- Santa Filomena, Asuncion, Davao del Norte
- New Sambog, New Corella, Davao del Norte
- Camoning, Asuncion, Davao del Norte
- San Vicente, Asuncion, Davao del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.