Candasag, Municipality of Loboc, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Loboc |
| Postal code | 6316 |
| Population (2020) | 236 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.6473, 124.0403 (9° 39' North, 124° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 140.7 meters (461.6 feet) |
Candasag is a barangay in the municipality of Loboc, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 236. This represented 1.35% of the total population of Loboc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Candasag in the 2015 Census was 211 broken down into 45 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245 | 43 | 5.70 | |
| 242 | 43 | 5.63 | |
| 320 | 51 | 6.27 | |
| 240 | 43 | 5.58 | |
| 254 | 48 | 5.29 | |
| 211 | 45 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candasag is 15 to 19, with 24 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 11 | 5.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 22 | 10.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 23 | 10.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 24 | 11.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 18 | 8.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 9 | 4.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 6.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 10 | 4.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 6.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 8.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 4.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 4.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 1.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 4.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 2.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 3.79% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.47% |
| Total | 211 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candasag fell from 245 in 1990 to 236 in 2020, a decrease of 9 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.38%, or an increase of 25 people, from the previous population of 211 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 245 | – | |
| 242 | -0.23% | |
| 320 | 6.17% | |
| 240 | -3.89% | |
| 254 | 2.09% | |
| 211 | -3.47% | |
| 236 | 2.38% |
Location
Candasag is situated at approximately 9.6473, 124.0403, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 140.7 meters or 461.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Candasag 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.