Canhawan, Municipality of Nueva Valencia, Province of Guimaras
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Guimaras |
| Municipality | Nueva Valencia |
| Postal code | 5046 |
| Population (2020) | 932 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Guimaras |
| Coordinates | 10.4254, 122.5566 (10° 26' North, 122° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.4 meters (27.6 feet) |
Canhawan is a barangay in the municipality of Nueva Valencia, in the province of Guimaras. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 932. This represented 2.18% of the total population of Nueva Valencia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canhawan in the 2015 Census was 793 broken down into 203 households or an average of 3.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 763 | 135 | 5.65 | |
| 709 | 142 | 4.99 | |
| 787 | 153 | 5.14 | |
| 699 | 169 | 4.14 | |
| 783 | 193 | 4.06 | |
| 793 | 203 | 3.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canhawan is 5 to 9, with 87 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 6.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 87 | 10.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 79 | 9.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 77 | 9.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 49 | 6.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 7.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 6.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 7.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 5.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 5.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 4.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 3.28% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.01% |
| Total | 793 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canhawan grew from 763 in 1990 to 932 in 2020, an increase of 169 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.46%, or an increase of 139 people, from the previous population of 793 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 763 | – | |
| 709 | -1.37% | |
| 787 | 2.26% | |
| 699 | -1.62% | |
| 783 | 4.22% | |
| 793 | 0.24% | |
| 932 | 3.46% |
Location
Canhawan is situated at approximately 10.4254, 122.5566, in the island of Guimaras. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.4 meters or 27.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canhawan 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.