Cantahay, 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) | 1,609 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.0346, 125.7337 (11° 2' North, 125° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) |
Cantahay is a barangay in the municipality of Guiuan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,609. This represented 3.02% of the total population of Guiuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cantahay in the 2015 Census was 1,518 broken down into 393 households or an average of 3.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 658 | 129 | 5.10 | |
| 655 | 140 | 4.68 | |
| 803 | 169 | 4.75 | |
| 1,015 | 220 | 4.61 | |
| 1,118 | 254 | 4.40 | |
| 1,518 | 393 | 3.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cantahay is 10 to 14, with 185 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 132 | 8.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 173 | 11.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 185 | 12.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 172 | 11.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 151 | 9.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 101 | 6.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 84 | 5.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 100 | 6.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 4.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 5.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 70 | 4.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.99% |
| Total | 1,518 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cantahay grew from 658 in 1990 to 1,609 in 2020, an increase of 951 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.23%, or an increase of 91 people, from the previous population of 1,518 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 658 | – | |
| 655 | -0.09% | |
| 803 | 4.46% | |
| 1,015 | 3.28% | |
| 1,118 | 3.58% | |
| 1,518 | 6.00% | |
| 1,609 | 1.23% |
Location
Cantahay is situated at approximately 11.0346, 125.7337, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.2 meters or 23.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cantahay 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.