Cangag, Municipality of Isabel, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Isabel |
| Postal code | 6539 |
| Population (2020) | 609 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9618, 124.4700 (10° 58' North, 124° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 74.7 meters (245.1 feet) |
Cangag is a barangay in the municipality of Isabel, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 609. This represented 1.30% of the total population of Isabel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cangag in the 2015 Census was 674 broken down into 197 households or an average of 3.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 919 | 210 | 4.38 | |
| 802 | 207 | 3.87 | |
| 627 | 149 | 4.21 | |
| 660 | 177 | 3.73 | |
| 601 | 169 | 3.56 | |
| 674 | 197 | 3.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cangag is 5 to 9, with 63 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 8.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 9.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 62 | 9.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 6.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 58 | 8.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 7.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 8.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 5.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 4.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 5.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 4.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 3.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 3.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.45% |
| Total | 674 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cangag fell from 919 in 1990 to 609 in 2020, a decrease of 310 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.11%, or a decrease of 65 people, from the previous population of 674 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 919 | – | |
| 802 | -2.52% | |
| 627 | -5.14% | |
| 660 | 0.71% | |
| 601 | -3.35% | |
| 674 | 2.21% | |
| 609 | -2.11% |
Location
Cangag is situated at approximately 10.9618, 124.4700, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 74.7 meters or 245.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cangag 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.