Kananga, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 6531 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 144.20 km2 (55.68 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 59,696 |
| Density (2020) | 414 / km2 (1,072 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 11' North, 124° 34' East (11.1852, 124.5606) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.9 meters (124.4 feet) |
Kananga is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 144.20 square kilometers or 55.68 square miles which constitutes 2.28% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 59,696. This represented 3.36% of the total population of Leyte province, or 1.31% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 414 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,072 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kananga has 23 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguiting | 3.71% | 2,212 | 2,056 | 7.59% | 1.55% |
| Cacao | 1.72% | 1,029 | 1,129 | -8.86% | -1.93% |
| Hiluctogan | 4.61% | 2,754 | 1,994 | 38.11% | 7.03% |
| Kawayan | 1.89% | 1,129 | 966 | 16.87% | 3.34% |
| Libertad | 3.30% | 1,969 | 1,776 | 10.87% | 2.20% |
| Libongao | 4.80% | 2,864 | 3,177 | -9.85% | -2.16% |
| Lim-ao | 5.62% | 3,356 | 2,953 | 13.65% | 2.73% |
| Lonoy | 4.99% | 2,979 | 2,744 | 8.56% | 1.74% |
| Mahawan | 1.49% | 891 | 929 | -4.09% | -0.88% |
| Masarayao | 5.46% | 3,257 | 2,978 | 9.37% | 1.90% |
| Monte Alegre | 4.56% | 2,725 | 2,556 | 6.61% | 1.36% |
| Monte Bello | 4.21% | 2,512 | 2,512 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Naghalin | 5.33% | 3,182 | 3,182 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Natubgan | 5.10% | 3,046 | 2,833 | 7.52% | 1.54% |
| Poblacion | 14.19% | 8,470 | 9,197 | -7.90% | -1.72% |
| Rizal | 7.77% | 4,640 | 4,379 | 5.96% | 1.23% |
| San Ignacio | 0.63% | 379 | 454 | -16.52% | -3.73% |
| San Isidro | 1.70% | 1,012 | 1,266 | -20.06% | -4.60% |
| Santo Domingo | 0.98% | 583 | 531 | 9.79% | 1.99% |
| Santo Niño | 2.79% | 1,664 | 1,596 | 4.26% | 0.88% |
| Tagaytay | 6.27% | 3,741 | 2,335 | 60.21% | 10.43% |
| Tongonan | 2.70% | 1,610 | 1,678 | -4.05% | -0.87% |
| Tugbong | 6.18% | 3,692 | 3,354 | 10.08% | 2.04% |
| Kananga Total | 59,696 | 56,575 | 5.52% | 1.14% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kananga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱191,091,377.61.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 171,973,756.85 | – |
| 2010 | 141,367,496.22 | -17.80% |
| 2011 | 139,001,231.81 | -1.67% |
| 2012 | 129,074,580.83 | -7.14% |
| 2013 | 143,049,194.15 | 10.83% |
| 2014 | 146,960,985.56 | 2.73% |
| 2015 | 173,972,492.87 | 18.38% |
| 2016 | 191,091,377.61 | 9.84% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Kananga in the 2015 Census was 56,427 broken down into 12,921 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36,282 | 6,778 | 5.35 | |
| 39,784 | 7,783 | 5.11 | |
| 42,835 | 8,665 | 4.94 | |
| 45,988 | 9,706 | 4.74 | |
| 47,970 | 10,446 | 4.59 | |
| 56,427 | 12,921 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kananga is 5 to 9, with 6,830 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 354 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,458 | 2.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,754 | 10.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,830 | 12.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,754 | 11.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,127 | 10.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,008 | 8.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,055 | 7.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,632 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,180 | 5.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,902 | 5.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,539 | 4.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,323 | 4.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,004 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,556 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,000 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 645 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 454 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 354 | 0.63% |
| Total | 56,575 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kananga grew from 18,318 in 1960 to 59,696 in 2020, an increase of 41,378 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.14%, or an increase of 3,121 people, from the previous population of 56,575 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 18,318 | – | |
| 22,218 | 1.91% | |
| 24,897 | 2.31% | |
| 28,426 | 2.69% | |
| 36,288 | 2.47% | |
| 39,795 | 1.74% | |
| 42,866 | 1.61% | |
| 46,373 | 1.09% | |
| 48,027 | 1.28% | |
| 56,575 | 3.17% | |
| 59,696 | 1.14% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kananga for the year 2019 was 36,990, broken down into 18,783 males and 18,207 females.
Location
The municipal center of Kananga is situated at approximately 11° 11' North, 124° 34' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.9 meters or 124.4 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Kananga are Ormoc, Leyte, Tacloban, Baybay, Leyte, Bogo, Cebu, Catbalogan, Samar, and Danao, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Matag-ob, Leyte, Capoocan, Leyte, Villaba, Leyte, Carigara, Leyte, Leyte, Leyte, and Tunga, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 541.21 kilometers (336.29 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Matag-ob, Leyte, 10.49 kilometers (6.52 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S66°W)
- Capoocan, Leyte, 14.98 kilometers (9.31 miles) to the Northeast (N37°E)
- Villaba, Leyte, 18.54 kilometers (11.52 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Carigara, Leyte, 18.87 kilometers (11.73 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- Leyte, Leyte, 21.98 kilometers (13.66 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- Tunga, Leyte, 21.90 kilometers (13.61 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
Nearest cities
- Ormoc, Leyte, 20.65 kilometers (12.83 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Tacloban, 48.92 kilometers (30.40 miles) to the East (N82°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 61.87 kilometers (38.45 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 62.57 kilometers (38.88 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 74.15 kilometers (46.07 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Danao, Cebu, 93.86 kilometers (58.32 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
Distance from Manila: 541.21 kilometers (336.29 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.