Candag‑on, Municipality of Burauen, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Burauen |
| Postal code | 6516 |
| Population (2020) | 251 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9077, 124.8353 (10° 54' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 279.6 meters (917.3 feet) |
Candag‑on is a barangay in the municipality of Burauen, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 251. This represented 0.48% of the total population of Burauen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Candag-on in the 2015 Census was 334 broken down into 48 households or an average of 6.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | 45 | 4.60 | |
| 337 | 65 | 5.18 | |
| 358 | 76 | 4.71 | |
| 316 | 70 | 4.51 | |
| 400 | 77 | 5.19 | |
| 334 | 48 | 6.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candag-on is 5 to 9, with 63 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 60 to 64, 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 40 | 11.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 18.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 45 | 13.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 13.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 28 | 8.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 10.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 9 | 2.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 9 | 2.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 4.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 4.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 2.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 2.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.30% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 334 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candag-on grew from 207 in 1990 to 251 in 2020, an increase of 44 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.84%, or a decrease of 83 people, from the previous population of 334 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 207 | – | |
| 337 | 9.56% | |
| 358 | 1.30% | |
| 316 | -1.71% | |
| 400 | 8.96% | |
| 334 | -3.37% | |
| 251 | -5.84% |
Location
Candag‑on is situated at approximately 10.9077, 124.8353, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 279.6 meters or 917.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Candag‑on 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.