Can‑unzo, Municipality of Merida, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Merida |
| Postal code | 6540 |
| Population (2020) | 1,170 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9609, 124.5482 (10° 58' North, 124° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.4 meters (34.1 feet) |
Can‑unzo is a barangay in the municipality of Merida, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,170. This represented 3.71% of the total population of Merida.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Can-unzo in the 2015 Census was 1,096 broken down into 287 households or an average of 3.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 771 | 154 | 5.01 | |
| 926 | 185 | 5.01 | |
| 987 | 190 | 5.19 | |
| 893 | 207 | 4.31 | |
| 947 | 219 | 4.32 | |
| 1,096 | 287 | 3.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Can-unzo is 10 to 14, with 112 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 95 | 8.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 110 | 10.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 112 | 10.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 111 | 10.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 105 | 9.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 99 | 9.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 6.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 5.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 3.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 5.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 3.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 3.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.64% |
| Total | 1,096 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Can-unzo grew from 771 in 1990 to 1,170 in 2020, an increase of 399 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.38%, or an increase of 74 people, from the previous population of 1,096 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 771 | – | |
| 926 | 3.49% | |
| 987 | 1.38% | |
| 893 | -1.37% | |
| 947 | 2.16% | |
| 1,096 | 2.82% | |
| 1,170 | 1.38% |
Location
Can‑unzo is situated at approximately 10.9609, 124.5482, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.4 meters or 34.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Can‑unzo 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.