Candelaria, Municipality of Matag-ob, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Matag-Ob |
| Postal code | 6532 |
| Population (2020) | 731 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1200, 124.4527 (11° 7' North, 124° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 172.8 meters (566.9 feet) |
Candelaria is a barangay in the municipality of Matag-Ob, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 731. This represented 4.17% of the total population of Matag-ob.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Candelaria in the 2015 Census was 789 broken down into 194 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 524 | 116 | 4.52 | |
| 722 | 155 | 4.66 | |
| 906 | 180 | 5.03 | |
| 799 | 188 | 4.25 | |
| 736 | 185 | 3.98 | |
| 789 | 194 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candelaria is 15 to 19, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 80 | 10.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 10.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 71 | 9.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 10.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 71 | 9.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 7.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 6.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 5.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 4.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 4.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 5.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 4.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 3.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 3.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.65% |
| Total | 789 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candelaria grew from 524 in 1990 to 731 in 2020, an increase of 207 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.59%, or a decrease of 58 people, from the previous population of 789 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 524 | – | |
| 722 | 6.19% | |
| 906 | 4.99% | |
| 799 | -1.72% | |
| 736 | -2.95% | |
| 789 | 1.33% | |
| 731 | -1.59% |
Location
Candelaria is situated at approximately 11.1200, 124.4527, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 172.8 meters or 566.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Candelaria 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.