Cang‑apa, Municipality of Larena, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) [formerly, Region VII] |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Larena |
| Postal code | 6226 |
| Population (2020) | 454 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.1966, 123.6028 (9° 12' North, 123° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 395.7 meters (1,298.2 feet) |
Cang‑apa is a barangay in the municipality of Larena, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 454. This represented 3.14% of the total population of Larena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cang-apa in the 2015 Census was 321 broken down into 78 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 393 | 67 | 5.87 | |
| 456 | 70 | 6.51 | |
| 252 | 46 | 5.48 | |
| 362 | 73 | 4.96 | |
| 332 | 72 | 4.61 | |
| 321 | 78 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cang-apa is 10 to 14, with 33 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 7.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 31 | 9.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 33 | 10.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 22 | 6.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 18 | 5.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 7.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 5.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 6.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 7.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 5.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 4.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 5.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 4.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 4.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 3.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 2.80% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.87% |
| Total | 321 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cang-apa grew from 393 in 1990 to 454 in 2020, an increase of 61 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 7.57%, or an increase of 133 people, from the previous population of 321 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 393 | – | |
| 456 | 2.82% | |
| 252 | -11.94% | |
| 362 | 5.12% | |
| 332 | -3.10% | |
| 321 | -0.64% | |
| 454 | 7.57% |
Location
Cang‑apa is situated at approximately 9.1966, 123.6028, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 395.7 meters or 1,298.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cang‑apa 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.