Cantomoja, Municipality of Salcedo, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Salcedo |
| Postal code | 6807 |
| Population (2020) | 385 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1235, 125.5925 (11° 7' North, 125° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.0 meters (62.3 feet) |
Cantomoja is a barangay in the municipality of Salcedo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 385. This represented 1.74% of the total population of Salcedo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cantomoja in the 2015 Census was 414 broken down into 87 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 41 | 5.02 | |
| 238 | 47 | 5.06 | |
| 262 | 49 | 5.35 | |
| 345 | 58 | 5.95 | |
| 354 | 64 | 5.53 | |
| 414 | 87 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cantomoja is 10 to 14, with 59 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 3.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 10.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 53 | 12.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 59 | 14.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 45 | 10.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 45 | 10.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 7.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 5.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 4.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 5.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 3.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 4.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 2.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.72% |
| Total | 414 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cantomoja grew from 206 in 1990 to 385 in 2020, an increase of 179 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.52%, or a decrease of 29 people, from the previous population of 414 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | – | |
| 238 | 2.74% | |
| 262 | 2.08% | |
| 345 | 3.87% | |
| 354 | 0.94% | |
| 414 | 3.03% | |
| 385 | -1.52% |
Location
Cantomoja is situated at approximately 11.1235, 125.5925, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.0 meters or 62.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cantomoja 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.