Caneja, Municipality of Calubian, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Calubian |
| Postal code | 6534 |
| Population (2020) | 389 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.5290, 124.3524 (11° 32' North, 124° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.7 meters (71.2 feet) |
Caneja is a barangay in the municipality of Calubian, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 389. This represented 1.23% of the total population of Calubian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caneja in the 2015 Census was 397 broken down into 87 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | 69 | 4.81 | |
| 404 | 73 | 5.53 | |
| 307 | 72 | 4.26 | |
| 353 | 82 | 4.30 | |
| 382 | 88 | 4.34 | |
| 397 | 87 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caneja is 5 to 9, with 57 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 28 | 7.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 14.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 13.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 30 | 7.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 7.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 7.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 23 | 5.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 4.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 7.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 4.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 4.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 2.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 3.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 3.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.26% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 2.02% |
| Total | 397 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caneja grew from 332 in 1990 to 389 in 2020, an increase of 57 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.43%, or a decrease of 8 people, from the previous population of 397 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 332 | – | |
| 404 | 3.75% | |
| 307 | -5.72% | |
| 353 | 1.94% | |
| 382 | 2.92% | |
| 397 | 0.74% | |
| 389 | -0.43% |
Location
Caneja is situated at approximately 11.5290, 124.3524, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.7 meters or 71.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caneja 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.