Can‑aga, City of Borongan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| City | Borongan |
| Postal code | 6800 |
| Population (2020) | 172 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7072, 125.4447 (11° 42' North, 125° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.7 meters (31.8 feet) |
Can‑aga is a barangay in the city of Borongan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 172. This represented 0.24% of the total population of Borongan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Can-aga in the 2015 Census was 200 broken down into 42 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173 | 26 | 6.65 | |
| 142 | 28 | 5.07 | |
| 108 | 22 | 4.91 | |
| 104 | 19 | 5.47 | |
| 205 | 34 | 6.03 | |
| 200 | 42 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Can-aga is 10 to 14, with 27 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 2.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 23 | 11.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 25 | 12.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 27 | 13.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 20 | 10.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 20 | 10.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 8.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 7.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 10 | 5.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 9 | 4.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 5 | 2.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 6 | 3.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 2.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 200 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Can-aga fell from 173 in 1990 to 172 in 2020, a decrease of 1 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.12%, or a decrease of 28 people, from the previous population of 200 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 173 | – | |
| 142 | -3.63% | |
| 108 | -5.70% | |
| 104 | -0.52% | |
| 205 | 28.02% | |
| 200 | -0.47% | |
| 172 | -3.12% |
Location
Can‑aga is situated at approximately 11.7072, 125.4447, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.7 meters or 31.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Can‑aga 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.