Candoni, Province of Negros Occidental
Type | municipality |
---|---|
Island group | Visayas |
Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
Province | Negros Occidental |
Barangay count | 9 |
Postal code | 6110 |
Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
Area (2013) | 220.95 km2 (85.31 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 23,751 |
Density (2020) | 107 / km2 (278 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 9° 50' North, 122° 39' East (9.8278, 122.6422) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 164.6 meters (540.0 feet) |
Candoni is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Negros Occidental.
The municipality has a land area of 220.95 square kilometers or 85.31 square miles which constitutes 2.82% of Negros Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 23,751. This represented 0.91% of the total population of Negros Occidental province, or 0.30% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 107 inhabitants per square kilometer or 278 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Candoni has 9 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Agboy | 8.57% | 2,035 | 1,902 | 6.99% | 1.43% |
Banga | 6.54% | 1,553 | 1,853 | -16.19% | -3.65% |
Cabia-an | 5.86% | 1,392 | 1,352 | 2.96% | 0.62% |
Caningay | 15.64% | 3,714 | 3,066 | 21.14% | 4.12% |
Gatuslao | 9.78% | 2,323 | 2,289 | 1.49% | 0.31% |
Haba | 10.50% | 2,493 | 2,335 | 6.77% | 1.39% |
Payauan | 11.33% | 2,690 | 2,326 | 15.65% | 3.11% |
Poblacion East | 15.70% | 3,729 | 3,386 | 10.13% | 2.05% |
Poblacion West | 16.09% | 3,822 | 3,280 | 16.52% | 3.27% |
Candoni Total | 23,751 | 21,789 | 9.00% | 1.83% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Candoni for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱79,173,805.90.
details
Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
---|---|---|
2009 | 47,029,487.41 | – |
2010 | 48,779,830.57 | 3.72% |
2011 | 52,657,986.05 | 7.95% |
2012 | 50,578,813.71 | -3.95% |
2013 | 55,536,102.99 | 9.80% |
2014 | 63,500,730.56 | 14.34% |
2015 | 71,916,608.80 | 13.25% |
2016 | 79,173,805.90 | 10.09% |
End notes:
|
Demographics
Households
The household population of Candoni in the 2015 Census was 21,768 broken down into 4,962 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
---|---|---|---|
16,546 | 2,973 | 5.57 | |
16,954 | 3,164 | 5.36 | |
19,982 | 3,710 | 5.39 | |
21,708 | 4,224 | 5.14 | |
21,315 | 4,464 | 4.77 | |
21,768 | 4,962 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candoni is 5 to 9, with 2,653 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 224 individuals.
details
Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
---|---|---|
Under 1 | 448 | 2.06% |
1 to 4 | 2,026 | 9.30% |
5 to 9 | 2,653 | 12.18% |
10 to 14 | 2,468 | 11.33% |
15 to 19 | 2,354 | 10.80% |
20 to 24 | 2,018 | 9.26% |
25 to 29 | 1,600 | 7.34% |
30 to 34 | 1,386 | 6.36% |
35 to 39 | 1,100 | 5.05% |
40 to 44 | 1,094 | 5.02% |
45 to 49 | 1,014 | 4.65% |
50 to 54 | 991 | 4.55% |
55 to 59 | 847 | 3.89% |
60 to 64 | 610 | 2.80% |
65 to 69 | 430 | 1.97% |
70 to 74 | 294 | 1.35% |
75 to 79 | 224 | 1.03% |
80 and over | 232 | 1.06% |
Total | 21,789 | 100.00% |
|
Historical population
The population of Candoni grew from 10,258 in 1970 to 23,751 in 2020, an increase of 13,493 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.83%, or an increase of 1,962 people, from the previous population of 21,789 in 2015.
details
Census date | Population | Growth rate |
---|---|---|
– | – | |
– | – | |
– | – | |
– | – | |
– | – | |
10,258 | – | |
12,614 | 4.24% | |
10,831 | -3.00% | |
16,638 | 4.39% | |
17,004 | 0.41% | |
19,987 | 3.53% | |
21,748 | 1.17% | |
21,336 | -0.69% | |
21,789 | 0.40% | |
23,751 | 1.83% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Candoni for the year 2019 was 15,170, broken down into 7,878 males and 7,292 females.
Location
The municipal center of Candoni is situated at approximately 9° 50' North, 122° 39' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 164.6 meters or 540.0 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Candoni are Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, Sipalay, Negros Occidental, Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, Bayawan, Negros Oriental, Bais, Negros Oriental, and Tanjay, Negros Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Ilog, Negros Occidental, Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental, Mabinay, Negros Oriental, Basay, Negros Oriental, and Binalbagan, Negros Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 556.90 kilometers (346.04 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Cauayan, Negros Occidental, 15.96 kilometers (9.92 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Ilog, Negros Occidental, 25.59 kilometers (15.90 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
- Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental, 31.61 kilometers (19.64 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Mabinay, Negros Oriental, 32.98 kilometers (20.49 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S71°E)
- Basay, Negros Oriental, 46.38 kilometers (28.82 miles) to the South (S0°W)
- Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, 46.93 kilometers (29.16 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
Nearest cities
- Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, 26.14 kilometers (16.24 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Sipalay, Negros Occidental, 27.49 kilometers (17.08 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S71°W)
- Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, 39.01 kilometers (24.24 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
- Bayawan, Negros Oriental, 54.20 kilometers (33.68 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
- Bais, Negros Oriental, 58.80 kilometers (36.53 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- Tanjay, Negros Oriental, 66.30 kilometers (41.20 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
Distance from Manila: 556.90 kilometers (346.04 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.