Cansoso, 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) | 726 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1462, 124.4538 (11° 9' North, 124° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 69.9 meters (229.3 feet) |
Cansoso is a barangay in the municipality of Matag-Ob, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 726. This represented 4.14% of the total population of Matag-ob.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cansoso in the 2015 Census was 692 broken down into 186 households or an average of 3.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 658 | 141 | 4.67 | |
| 648 | 140 | 4.63 | |
| 738 | 159 | 4.64 | |
| 670 | 159 | 4.21 | |
| 681 | 159 | 4.28 | |
| 692 | 186 | 3.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cansoso is 5 to 9, with 85 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 7.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 85 | 12.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 84 | 12.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 66 | 9.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 7.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 5.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 6.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 6.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 5.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 6.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 5.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.59% |
| Total | 692 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cansoso grew from 658 in 1990 to 726 in 2020, an increase of 68 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.01%, or an increase of 34 people, from the previous population of 692 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 658 | – | |
| 648 | -0.29% | |
| 738 | 2.83% | |
| 670 | -1.32% | |
| 681 | 0.59% | |
| 692 | 0.31% | |
| 726 | 1.01% |
Location
Cansoso is situated at approximately 11.1462, 124.4538, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 69.9 meters or 229.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cansoso 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.