Cantaroc B, 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) | 501 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.1828, 123.6572 (9° 11' North, 123° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.1 meters (36.4 feet) |
Cantaroc B is a barangay in the municipality of Maria, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 501. This represented 3.48% of the total population of Maria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cantaroc B in the 2015 Census was 484 broken down into 119 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | 78 | 4.12 | |
| 315 | 80 | 3.94 | |
| 327 | 78 | 4.19 | |
| 360 | 88 | 4.09 | |
| 411 | 96 | 4.28 | |
| 484 | 119 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cantaroc B is 10 to 14, with 63 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 0.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 32 | 6.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 44 | 9.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 13.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 9.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 7.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 6.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 5.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 6.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 6.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 6.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 4.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 4.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 3.31% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.45% |
| Total | 484 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cantaroc B grew from 321 in 1990 to 501 in 2020, an increase of 180 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.73%, or an increase of 17 people, from the previous population of 484 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 321 | – | |
| 315 | -0.35% | |
| 327 | 0.80% | |
| 360 | 1.33% | |
| 411 | 4.94% | |
| 484 | 3.16% | |
| 501 | 0.73% |
Location
Cantaroc B is situated at approximately 9.1828, 123.6572, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.1 meters or 36.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cantaroc B 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.