Canawayon, Municipality of Guiuan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Guiuan |
| Postal code | 6809 |
| Population (2020) | 427 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Homonhon |
| Coordinates | 10.7328, 125.7019 (10° 44' North, 125° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.2 meters (36.7 feet) |
Canawayon is a barangay in the municipality of Guiuan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 427. This represented 0.80% of the total population of Guiuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canawayon in the 2015 Census was 431 broken down into 100 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | 42 | 5.26 | |
| 258 | 56 | 4.61 | |
| 317 | 59 | 5.37 | |
| 315 | 62 | 5.08 | |
| 367 | 73 | 5.03 | |
| 431 | 100 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canawayon is 15 to 19, with 57 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 4.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 10.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 40 | 8.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 44 | 9.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 12.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 11.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 6.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 6.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 4.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 4.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 4.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 4.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 4.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.67% |
| Total | 445 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canawayon grew from 221 in 1990 to 427 in 2020, an increase of 206 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.87%, or a decrease of 18 people, from the previous population of 445 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 221 | – | |
| 258 | 2.94% | |
| 317 | 4.51% | |
| 315 | -0.09% | |
| 371 | 6.14% | |
| 445 | 3.52% | |
| 427 | -0.87% |
Location
Canawayon is situated at approximately 10.7328, 125.7019, in the island of Homonhon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.2 meters or 36.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canawayon 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.