Cantomco, Municipality of Llorente, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Llorente |
| Postal code | 6803 |
| Population (2020) | 377 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.3879, 125.5080 (11° 23' North, 125° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.5 meters (14.8 feet) |
Cantomco is a barangay in the municipality of Llorente, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 377. This represented 1.76% of the total population of Llorente.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cantomco in the 2015 Census was 342 broken down into 93 households or an average of 3.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 557 | 76 | 7.33 | |
| 306 | 81 | 3.78 | |
| 313 | 61 | 5.13 | |
| 279 | 65 | 4.29 | |
| 318 | 71 | 4.48 | |
| 342 | 93 | 3.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cantomco is 5 to 9, with 49 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 24 | 7.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 49 | 14.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 36 | 10.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 12.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 7.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 6.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 5.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 6.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 5.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 4.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 3.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 3.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 2.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.46% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 2.05% |
| Total | 342 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cantomco fell from 557 in 1990 to 377 in 2020, a decrease of 180 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.07%, or an increase of 35 people, from the previous population of 342 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 557 | – | |
| 308 | -10.51% | |
| 313 | 0.35% | |
| 279 | -1.57% | |
| 318 | 4.88% | |
| 342 | 1.39% | |
| 377 | 2.07% |
Location
Cantomco is situated at approximately 11.3879, 125.5080, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.5 meters or 14.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cantomco 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.