Candelaria, Municipality of Dagohoy, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Dagohoy |
| Postal code | 6322 |
| Population (2020) | 1,020 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.8725, 124.2903 (9° 52' North, 124° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 130.0 meters (426.5 feet) |
Candelaria is a barangay in the municipality of Dagohoy, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,020. This represented 5.13% of the total population of Dagohoy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Candelaria in the 2015 Census was 1,057 broken down into 208 households or an average of 5.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 627 | 112 | 5.60 | |
| 750 | 137 | 5.47 | |
| 782 | 144 | 5.43 | |
| 896 | 169 | 5.30 | |
| 1,006 | 206 | 4.88 | |
| 1,057 | 208 | 5.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candelaria is 10 to 14, with 140 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 88 | 8.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 128 | 12.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 140 | 13.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 113 | 10.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 91 | 8.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 87 | 8.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 6.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 6.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 4.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 3.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 3.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 3.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 3.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.32% |
| Total | 1,057 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candelaria grew from 627 in 1990 to 1,020 in 2020, an increase of 393 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.75%, or a decrease of 37 people, from the previous population of 1,057 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 627 | – | |
| 750 | 3.41% | |
| 782 | 0.90% | |
| 896 | 1.89% | |
| 1,006 | 4.31% | |
| 1,057 | 0.95% | |
| 1,020 | -0.75% |
Location
Candelaria is situated at approximately 9.8725, 124.2903, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 130.0 meters or 426.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Candelaria 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.