Cangharay, Municipality of Jimalalud, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Jimalalud |
| Postal code | 6212 |
| Population (2020) | 1,181 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.9869, 123.1672 (9° 59' North, 123° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 257.4 meters (844.5 feet) |
Cangharay is a barangay in the municipality of Jimalalud, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,181. This represented 3.66% of the total population of Jimalalud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cangharay in the 2015 Census was 1,259 broken down into 261 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 970 | 185 | 5.24 | |
| 1,003 | 193 | 5.20 | |
| 983 | 194 | 5.07 | |
| 959 | 192 | 4.99 | |
| 1,387 | 294 | 4.72 | |
| 1,259 | 261 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cangharay is 15 to 19, with 146 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 102 | 8.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 139 | 11.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 145 | 11.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 146 | 11.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 9.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 86 | 6.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 75 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 73 | 5.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 5.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 65 | 5.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 4.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 2.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.11% |
| Total | 1,259 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cangharay grew from 970 in 1990 to 1,181 in 2020, an increase of 211 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.34%, or a decrease of 78 people, from the previous population of 1,259 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 970 | – | |
| 1,003 | 0.63% | |
| 983 | -0.43% | |
| 959 | -0.34% | |
| 1,387 | 14.38% | |
| 1,259 | -1.83% | |
| 1,181 | -1.34% |
Location
Cangharay is situated at approximately 9.9869, 123.1672, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 257.4 meters or 844.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cangharay 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.