Can-avid, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Barangay count | 28 |
| Postal code | 6806 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 288.70 km2 (111.47 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 21,682 |
| Density (2020) | 75 / km2 (195 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 60' North, 125° 27' East (11.9968, 125.4485) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (27.0 feet) |
Can-avid is a coastal municipality in the province of Eastern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 288.70 square kilometers or 111.47 square miles which constitutes 6.25% of Eastern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 21,682. This represented 4.54% of the total population of Eastern Samar province, or 0.48% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 75 inhabitants per square kilometer or 195 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Can-avid has 28 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balagon | 1.42% | 308 | 337 | -8.61% | -1.88% |
| Barangay 1 Poblacion | 2.40% | 520 | 459 | 13.29% | 2.66% |
| Barangay 10 Poblacion | 5.11% | 1,107 | 1,454 | -23.87% | -5.58% |
| Barangay 2 Poblacion | 1.54% | 334 | 392 | -14.80% | -3.31% |
| Barangay 3 Poblacion | 4.06% | 881 | 611 | 44.19% | 8.01% |
| Barangay 4 Poblacion | 9.64% | 2,091 | 1,960 | 6.68% | 1.37% |
| Barangay 5 Poblacion | 1.55% | 335 | 399 | -16.04% | -3.61% |
| Barangay 6 Poblacion | 0.74% | 161 | 188 | -14.36% | -3.21% |
| Barangay 7 Poblacion | 3.94% | 854 | 1,147 | -25.54% | -6.02% |
| Barangay 8 Poblacion | 4.22% | 916 | 416 | 120.19% | 18.07% |
| Barangay 9 Poblacion | 3.36% | 728 | 761 | -4.34% | -0.93% |
| Baruk | 3.37% | 730 | 743 | -1.75% | -0.37% |
| Boco | 2.22% | 481 | 475 | 1.26% | 0.26% |
| Caghalong | 1.48% | 320 | 281 | 13.88% | 2.77% |
| Camantang | 6.09% | 1,320 | 1,349 | -2.15% | -0.46% |
| Can-ilay | 5.67% | 1,230 | 1,194 | 3.02% | 0.63% |
| Cansangaya | 5.80% | 1,257 | 1,225 | 2.61% | 0.54% |
| Canteros | 5.09% | 1,103 | 1,078 | 2.32% | 0.48% |
| Carolina | 7.19% | 1,558 | 1,528 | 1.96% | 0.41% |
| Guibuangan | 1.78% | 386 | 381 | 1.31% | 0.27% |
| Jepaco | 1.37% | 298 | 299 | -0.33% | -0.07% |
| Mabuhay | 3.22% | 699 | 606 | 15.35% | 3.05% |
| Malogo | 3.82% | 828 | 761 | 8.80% | 1.79% |
| Obong | 1.91% | 414 | 382 | 8.38% | 1.71% |
| Pandol | 2.08% | 452 | 423 | 6.86% | 1.41% |
| Rawis | 5.39% | 1,169 | 1,030 | 13.50% | 2.70% |
| Salvacion | 2.18% | 472 | 474 | -0.42% | -0.09% |
| Solong | 3.37% | 730 | 662 | 10.27% | 2.08% |
| Can-avid Total | 21,682 | 21,015 | 3.17% | 0.66% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Can-avid for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱88,858,869.37.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 48,417,741.14 | – |
| 2010 | 53,276,283.08 | 10.03% |
| 2011 | 57,295,564.40 | 7.54% |
| 2012 | 55,590,169.43 | -2.98% |
| 2013 | 62,525,049.85 | 12.48% |
| 2014 | 70,672,178.81 | 13.03% |
| 2015 | 80,914,816.26 | 14.49% |
| 2016 | 88,858,869.37 | 9.82% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Can-avid in the 2015 Census was 20,973 broken down into 4,505 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,196 | 2,476 | 5.33 | |
| 15,743 | 2,792 | 5.64 | |
| 17,228 | 3,174 | 5.43 | |
| 18,167 | 3,678 | 4.94 | |
| 19,726 | 4,017 | 4.91 | |
| 20,973 | 4,505 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Can-avid is 10 to 14, with 2,617 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 206 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 467 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,952 | 9.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,513 | 11.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,617 | 12.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,423 | 11.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,944 | 9.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,436 | 6.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,189 | 5.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,139 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,124 | 5.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 965 | 4.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 790 | 3.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 688 | 3.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 545 | 2.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 447 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 345 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 225 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 206 | 0.98% |
| Total | 21,015 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Can-avid grew from 5,987 in 1948 to 21,682 in 2020, an increase of 15,695 people over the course of 72 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.66%, or an increase of 667 people, from the previous population of 21,015 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 5,987 | – | |
| 8,409 | 3.03% | |
| 9,695 | 1.40% | |
| 11,135 | 2.82% | |
| 12,196 | 1.84% | |
| 13,254 | 0.84% | |
| 15,759 | 3.30% | |
| 17,228 | 1.93% | |
| 18,173 | 0.74% | |
| 19,785 | 3.14% | |
| 21,015 | 1.15% | |
| 21,682 | 0.66% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Can-avid for the year 2019 was 15,331, broken down into 7,786 males and 7,545 females.
Location
The municipal center of Can-avid is situated at approximately 11° 60' North, 125° 27' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 27.0 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Can-avid are Borongan, Eastern Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Calbayog, Samar, Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, and Baybay, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Dolores, Eastern Samar, Taft, Eastern Samar, Oras, Eastern Samar, Sulat, Eastern Samar, San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, and San Julian, Eastern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 562.80 kilometers (349.71 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Dolores, Eastern Samar, 5.82 kilometers (3.62 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
- Taft, Eastern Samar, 10.75 kilometers (6.68 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
- Oras, Eastern Samar, 15.97 kilometers (9.93 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Sulat, Eastern Samar, 20.42 kilometers (12.69 miles) to the South (S1°E)
- San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, 21.25 kilometers (13.20 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- San Julian, Eastern Samar, 26.84 kilometers (16.68 miles) to the South (S1°E)
Nearest cities
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 42.66 kilometers (26.50 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 66.31 kilometers (41.21 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S68°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 93.30 kilometers (57.98 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Tacloban, 96.32 kilometers (59.85 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 143.07 kilometers (88.90 miles) to the Southwest (S40°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 162.35 kilometers (100.88 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
Distance from Manila: 562.80 kilometers (349.71 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.