Cantaroc A, Municipality of Maria, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) [formerly, Region VII] |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Maria |
| Postal code | 6229 |
| Population (2020) | 462 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.1871, 123.6557 (9° 11' North, 123° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Cantaroc A is a barangay in the municipality of Maria, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 462. This represented 3.21% of the total population of Maria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cantaroc A in the 2015 Census was 448 broken down into 106 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | 72 | 4.40 | |
| 360 | 75 | 4.80 | |
| 360 | 77 | 4.68 | |
| 369 | 87 | 4.24 | |
| 385 | 92 | 4.18 | |
| 448 | 106 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Cantaroc A are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 15 to 19, with 44 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 32 | 7.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 44 | 9.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 32 | 7.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 9.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 7.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 7.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 6.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 7.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 4.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 5.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 6.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 5.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 3.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 4.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.23% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 2.23% |
| Total | 448 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cantaroc A grew from 317 in 1990 to 462 in 2020, an increase of 145 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.65%, or an increase of 14 people, from the previous population of 448 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 317 | – | |
| 360 | 2.41% | |
| 360 | 0.00% | |
| 369 | 0.34% | |
| 385 | 1.56% | |
| 448 | 2.93% | |
| 462 | 0.65% |
Location
Cantaroc A is situated at approximately 9.1871, 123.6557, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cantaroc A 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.