Candaigan, Municipality of Loon, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Loon |
| Postal code | 6327 |
| Population (2020) | 460 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.8371, 123.8424 (9° 50' North, 123° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 181.9 meters (596.8 feet) |
Candaigan is a barangay in the municipality of Loon, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 460. This represented 1.04% of the total population of Loon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Candaigan in the 2015 Census was 425 broken down into 111 households or an average of 3.83 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 432 | 94 | 4.60 | |
| 389 | 86 | 4.52 | |
| 526 | 92 | 5.72 | |
| 396 | 95 | 4.17 | |
| 477 | 116 | 4.11 | |
| 425 | 111 | 3.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candaigan is 10 to 14, with 56 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 27 | 6.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 36 | 8.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 56 | 13.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 8.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 6.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 4.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 5.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 5.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 6.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 6.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 6.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 4.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 4.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 3.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 4.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.35% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.88% |
| Total | 425 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candaigan grew from 432 in 1990 to 460 in 2020, an increase of 28 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.68%, or an increase of 35 people, from the previous population of 425 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 432 | – | |
| 389 | -1.95% | |
| 526 | 6.68% | |
| 396 | -3.84% | |
| 477 | 7.01% | |
| 425 | -2.17% | |
| 460 | 1.68% |
Location
Candaigan is situated at approximately 9.8371, 123.8424, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 181.9 meters or 596.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Candaigan 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.