Cananghan, Municipality of Maasin, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Maasin |
| Postal code | 5030 |
| Population (2020) | 504 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.9105, 122.4578 (10° 55' North, 122° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 106.1 meters (348.1 feet) |
Cananghan is a barangay in the municipality of Maasin, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 504. This represented 1.31% of the total population of Maasin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cananghan in the 2015 Census was 480 broken down into 108 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 413 | 65 | 6.35 | |
| 425 | 70 | 6.07 | |
| 430 | 80 | 5.38 | |
| 430 | 86 | 5.00 | |
| 472 | 97 | 4.87 | |
| 480 | 108 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Cananghan are in the ranges 5 to 9, 20 to 24, and 25 to 29, with 48 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 8.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 48 | 10.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 35 | 7.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 7.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 10.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 10.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 8.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 6.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 4.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 3.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 6.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 4.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 2.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 2.29% |
| Total | 480 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cananghan grew from 413 in 1990 to 504 in 2020, an increase of 91 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.03%, or an increase of 24 people, from the previous population of 480 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 413 | – | |
| 425 | 0.54% | |
| 430 | 0.25% | |
| 430 | 0.00% | |
| 472 | 3.45% | |
| 480 | 0.32% | |
| 504 | 1.03% |
Location
Cananghan is situated at approximately 10.9105, 122.4578, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 106.1 meters or 348.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cananghan 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.