Candigum, Municipality of Larena, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Larena |
| Postal code | 6226 |
| Population (2020) | 426 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.2045, 123.6060 (9° 12' North, 123° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 349.6 meters (1,147.0 feet) |
Candigum is a barangay in the municipality of Larena, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 426. This represented 2.95% of the total population of Larena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Candigum in the 2015 Census was 340 broken down into 83 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | 50 | 5.78 | |
| 331 | 60 | 5.52 | |
| 322 | 71 | 4.54 | |
| 360 | 75 | 4.80 | |
| 353 | 86 | 4.10 | |
| 340 | 83 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candigum is 5 to 9, with 34 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 5.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 34 | 10.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 33 | 9.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 30 | 8.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 9.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 7.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 5.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 7.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 7.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 4.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 4.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 4.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 2.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 2.35% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.47% |
| Total | 340 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candigum grew from 289 in 1990 to 426 in 2020, an increase of 137 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.86%, or an increase of 86 people, from the previous population of 340 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 289 | – | |
| 331 | 2.57% | |
| 322 | -0.59% | |
| 360 | 1.55% | |
| 353 | -0.71% | |
| 340 | -0.71% | |
| 426 | 4.86% |
Location
Candigum is situated at approximately 9.2045, 123.6060, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 349.6 meters or 1,147.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Candigum 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.