Canhandugan, 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) | 2,633 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1346, 124.7805 (11° 8' North, 124° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 209.2 meters (686.3 feet) |
Canhandugan is a barangay in the municipality of Jaro, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,633. This represented 6.02% of the total population of Jaro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canhandugan in the 2015 Census was 2,320 broken down into 570 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,043 | 398 | 5.13 | |
| 1,871 | 405 | 4.62 | |
| 1,987 | 423 | 4.70 | |
| 2,051 | 428 | 4.79 | |
| 2,167 | 480 | 4.51 | |
| 2,320 | 570 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canhandugan is 5 to 9, with 297 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 231 | 9.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 297 | 12.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 281 | 12.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 234 | 10.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 179 | 7.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 137 | 5.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 157 | 6.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 121 | 5.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 120 | 5.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 121 | 5.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 123 | 5.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 75 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 65 | 2.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.69% |
| Total | 2,320 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canhandugan grew from 2,043 in 1990 to 2,633 in 2020, an increase of 590 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.70%, or an increase of 313 people, from the previous population of 2,320 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,043 | – | |
| 1,871 | -1.63% | |
| 1,987 | 1.30% | |
| 2,051 | 0.44% | |
| 2,167 | 2.02% | |
| 2,320 | 1.31% | |
| 2,633 | 2.70% |
Location
Canhandugan is situated at approximately 11.1346, 124.7805, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 209.2 meters or 686.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canhandugan 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.