Cantaongon, 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) | 946 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.8209, 123.8441 (9° 49' North, 123° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 189.0 meters (620.1 feet) |
Cantaongon is a barangay in the municipality of Loon, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 946. This represented 2.14% of the total population of Loon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cantaongon in the 2015 Census was 1,010 broken down into 234 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 802 | 183 | 4.38 | |
| 882 | 202 | 4.37 | |
| 1,240 | 213 | 5.82 | |
| 1,002 | 210 | 4.77 | |
| 970 | 231 | 4.20 | |
| 1,010 | 234 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cantaongon is 10 to 14, with 105 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 16 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 7.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 103 | 10.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 105 | 10.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 80 | 7.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 58 | 5.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 8.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 6.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 7.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 5.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 4.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 5.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 4.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 2.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 2.57% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 2.57% |
| Total | 1,010 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cantaongon grew from 802 in 1990 to 946 in 2020, an increase of 144 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.37%, or a decrease of 64 people, from the previous population of 1,010 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 802 | – | |
| 882 | 1.80% | |
| 1,240 | 7.58% | |
| 1,002 | -2.90% | |
| 970 | -1.17% | |
| 1,010 | 0.77% | |
| 946 | -1.37% |
Location
Cantaongon is situated at approximately 9.8209, 123.8441, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 189.0 meters or 620.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cantaongon 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.