Canila, Municipality of Biliran, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Biliran |
| Postal code | 6549 |
| Population (2020) | 862 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Coordinates | 11.5139, 124.4952 (11° 31' North, 124° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 305.2 meters (1,001.3 feet) |
Canila is a barangay in the municipality of Biliran, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 862. This represented 4.88% of the total population of Biliran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canila in the 2015 Census was 875 broken down into 215 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 562 | 102 | 5.51 | |
| 628 | 122 | 5.15 | |
| 760 | 142 | 5.35 | |
| 758 | 178 | 4.26 | |
| 799 | 190 | 4.21 | |
| 875 | 215 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canila is 20 to 24, with 97 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 7.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 86 | 9.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 94 | 10.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 87 | 9.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 97 | 11.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 8.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 4.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 6.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 6.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 5.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 4.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 4.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.26% |
| Total | 875 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canila grew from 562 in 1990 to 862 in 2020, an increase of 300 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.31%, or a decrease of 13 people, from the previous population of 875 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 562 | – | |
| 628 | 2.10% | |
| 760 | 4.18% | |
| 758 | -0.04% | |
| 799 | 1.94% | |
| 875 | 1.74% | |
| 862 | -0.31% |
Location
Canila is situated at approximately 11.5139, 124.4952, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 305.2 meters or 1,001.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canila 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.