Cantao‑an, City of Naga, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| City | Naga |
| Postal code | 6037 |
| Population (2020) | 7,223 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.2454, 123.7529 (10° 15' North, 123° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 184.9 meters (606.6 feet) |
Cantao‑an is a barangay in the city of Naga, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,223. This represented 5.42% of the total population of Naga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cantao-an in the 2015 Census was 5,889 broken down into 1,291 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,836 | 531 | 5.34 | |
| 3,132 | 580 | 5.40 | |
| 3,757 | 685 | 5.48 | |
| 4,842 | 1,003 | 4.83 | |
| 5,133 | 1,116 | 4.60 | |
| 5,889 | 1,291 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cantao-an is 5 to 9, with 748 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 34 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 159 | 2.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 597 | 10.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 748 | 12.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 704 | 11.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 617 | 10.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 561 | 9.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 467 | 7.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 407 | 6.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 377 | 6.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 308 | 5.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 244 | 4.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 200 | 3.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 156 | 2.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 119 | 2.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 96 | 1.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 51 | 0.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 44 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 34 | 0.58% |
| Total | 5,889 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cantao-an grew from 2,836 in 1990 to 7,223 in 2020, an increase of 4,387 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.39%, or an increase of 1,334 people, from the previous population of 5,889 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,836 | – | |
| 3,132 | 1.88% | |
| 3,758 | 3.98% | |
| 4,842 | 3.56% | |
| 5,133 | 2.15% | |
| 5,889 | 2.65% | |
| 7,223 | 4.39% |
Location
Cantao‑an is situated at approximately 10.2454, 123.7529, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 184.9 meters or 606.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cantao‑an 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.