Canapuan, Municipality of Jaro, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Jaro |
| Postal code | 6527 |
| Population (2020) | 620 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1590, 124.7764 (11° 10' North, 124° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 152.6 meters (500.7 feet) |
Canapuan is a barangay in the municipality of Jaro, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 620. This represented 1.42% of the total population of Jaro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canapuan in the 2015 Census was 632 broken down into 141 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 498 | 107 | 4.65 | |
| 477 | 109 | 4.38 | |
| 525 | 120 | 4.38 | |
| 516 | 98 | 5.27 | |
| 509 | 113 | 4.50 | |
| 632 | 141 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canapuan is 10 to 14, with 86 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 3.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 10.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 72 | 11.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 13.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 12.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 9.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 6.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 5.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 3.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 4.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 4.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 1.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.11% |
| Total | 632 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canapuan grew from 498 in 1990 to 620 in 2020, an increase of 122 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.40%, or a decrease of 12 people, from the previous population of 632 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 498 | – | |
| 477 | -0.80% | |
| 525 | 2.08% | |
| 516 | -0.24% | |
| 509 | -0.50% | |
| 632 | 4.21% | |
| 620 | -0.40% |
Location
Canapuan is situated at approximately 11.1590, 124.7764, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 152.6 meters or 500.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canapuan 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.