Canahay, Municipality of Surallah, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | Surallah |
| Postal code | 9512 |
| Population (2020) | 3,042 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.2831, 124.7407 (6° 17' North, 124° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 317.5 meters (1,041.7 feet) |
Canahay, formerly Godwino, is a barangay in the municipality of Surallah, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,042. This represented 3.40% of the total population of Surallah.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canahay in the 2015 Census was 2,847 broken down into 720 households or an average of 3.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,815 | 318 | 5.71 | |
| 2,460 | 473 | 5.20 | |
| 2,343 | 451 | 5.20 | |
| 2,428 | 533 | 4.56 | |
| 2,592 | 604 | 4.29 | |
| 2,847 | 720 | 3.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canahay is 5 to 9, with 346 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 73 | 2.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 300 | 10.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 346 | 12.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 295 | 10.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 263 | 9.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 285 | 10.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 237 | 8.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 194 | 6.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 175 | 6.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 159 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 132 | 4.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 119 | 4.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 88 | 3.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 80 | 2.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 1.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 0.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.56% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.56% |
| Total | 2,847 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canahay grew from 1,815 in 1990 to 3,042 in 2020, an increase of 1,227 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.40%, or an increase of 195 people, from the previous population of 2,847 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,815 | – | |
| 2,460 | 5.86% | |
| 2,343 | -1.04% | |
| 2,428 | 0.49% | |
| 2,592 | 2.41% | |
| 2,847 | 1.80% | |
| 3,042 | 1.40% |
Location
Canahay is situated at approximately 6.2831, 124.7407, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 317.5 meters or 1,041.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canahay shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Tubiala, Surallah, South Cotabato
- Hanoon, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
- Upper Maculan, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
- Lower Maculan, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
- Halilan, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
- Buenavista, Surallah, South Cotabato
- Poblacion, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
- Little Baguio, Surallah, South Cotabato
- Lake Lahit, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
- Siluton, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
- Lamdalag, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.