Canaway, Municipality of Siaton, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Siaton |
| Postal code | 6219 |
| Population (2020) | 3,548 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.1017, 123.0543 (9° 6' North, 123° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 54.4 meters (178.5 feet) |
Canaway is a barangay in the municipality of Siaton, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,548. This represented 4.27% of the total population of Siaton.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canaway in the 2015 Census was 3,606 broken down into 834 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,861 | 552 | 5.18 | |
| 3,034 | 555 | 5.47 | |
| 3,340 | 640 | 5.22 | |
| 2,700 | 696 | 3.88 | |
| 3,512 | 792 | 4.43 | |
| 3,606 | 834 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canaway is 10 to 14, with 420 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 47 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 60 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 303 | 8.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 386 | 10.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 420 | 11.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 379 | 10.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 261 | 7.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 240 | 6.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 224 | 6.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 224 | 6.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 214 | 5.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 190 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 167 | 4.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 152 | 4.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 127 | 3.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 82 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 66 | 1.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 64 | 1.77% |
| 80 and over | 47 | 1.30% |
| Total | 3,606 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canaway grew from 2,861 in 1990 to 3,548 in 2020, an increase of 687 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.34%, or a decrease of 58 people, from the previous population of 3,606 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,861 | – | |
| 3,034 | 1.11% | |
| 3,340 | 2.08% | |
| 2,700 | -2.89% | |
| 3,512 | 10.04% | |
| 3,606 | 0.50% | |
| 3,548 | -0.34% |
Location
Canaway is situated at approximately 9.1017, 123.0543, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 54.4 meters or 178.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canaway 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.