Canal, Municipality of Siquijor, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Siquijor |
| Postal code | 6225 |
| Population (2020) | 542 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.2111, 123.5099 (9° 13' North, 123° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.0 meters (55.8 feet) |
Canal is a barangay in the municipality of Siquijor, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 542. This represented 1.87% of the total population of Siquijor.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canal in the 2015 Census was 472 broken down into 113 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 282 | 60 | 4.70 | |
| 300 | 65 | 4.62 | |
| 364 | 67 | 5.43 | |
| 376 | 78 | 4.82 | |
| 433 | 85 | 5.09 | |
| 472 | 113 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canal is 1 to 4, with 44 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 5 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 9.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 38 | 8.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 40 | 8.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 40 | 8.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 8.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 8.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 8.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 6.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 5.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 6.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 5.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 2.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.69% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.69% |
| Total | 472 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canal grew from 282 in 1990 to 542 in 2020, an increase of 260 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.95%, or an increase of 70 people, from the previous population of 472 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 282 | – | |
| 300 | 1.17% | |
| 364 | 4.23% | |
| 376 | 0.45% | |
| 433 | 5.27% | |
| 472 | 1.66% | |
| 542 | 2.95% |
Location
Canal is situated at approximately 9.2111, 123.5099, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.0 meters or 55.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canal 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.