Caningag, Municipality of Matalom, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Matalom |
| Postal code | 6526 |
| Population (2020) | 288 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2204, 124.8200 (10° 13' North, 124° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 150.5 meters (493.8 feet) |
Caningag is a barangay in the municipality of Matalom, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 288. This represented 0.88% of the total population of Matalom.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caningag in the 2015 Census was 283 broken down into 79 households or an average of 3.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | 84 | 4.83 | |
| 396 | 89 | 4.45 | |
| 412 | 86 | 4.79 | |
| 323 | 85 | 3.80 | |
| 280 | 83 | 3.37 | |
| 283 | 79 | 3.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caningag is 20 to 24, with 24 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 7.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 20 | 7.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 23 | 8.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 23 | 8.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 8.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 8.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 4.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 6.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 6.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 6.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 5.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 5.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 5.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 2.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 3.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 3.18% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 2.83% |
| Total | 283 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caningag fell from 406 in 1990 to 288 in 2020, a decrease of 118 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.37%, or an increase of 5 people, from the previous population of 283 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 406 | – | |
| 396 | -0.47% | |
| 412 | 0.85% | |
| 323 | -3.30% | |
| 280 | -5.07% | |
| 283 | 0.20% | |
| 288 | 0.37% |
Location
Caningag is situated at approximately 10.2204, 124.8200, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 150.5 meters or 493.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caningag 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.