Candahug, Municipality of Palo, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Palo |
| Postal code | 6501 |
| Population (2020) | 1,233 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1791, 125.0104 (11° 11' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) |
Candahug is a barangay in the municipality of Palo, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,233. This represented 1.62% of the total population of Palo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Candahug in the 2015 Census was 1,381 broken down into 309 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 749 | 138 | 5.43 | |
| 911 | 168 | 5.42 | |
| 1,035 | 198 | 5.23 | |
| 1,216 | 236 | 5.15 | |
| 1,539 | 322 | 4.78 | |
| 1,381 | 309 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candahug is 10 to 14, with 151 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 135 | 9.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 147 | 10.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 151 | 10.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 144 | 10.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 141 | 10.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 107 | 7.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 106 | 7.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 111 | 8.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 86 | 6.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 4.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 3.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 2.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 2.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.65% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.65% |
| Total | 1,381 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candahug grew from 749 in 1990 to 1,233 in 2020, an increase of 484 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.36%, or a decrease of 148 people, from the previous population of 1,381 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 749 | – | |
| 911 | 3.74% | |
| 1,035 | 2.77% | |
| 1,216 | 2.25% | |
| 1,539 | 8.95% | |
| 1,381 | -2.04% | |
| 1,233 | -2.36% |
Location
Candahug is situated at approximately 11.1791, 125.0104, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.5 meters or 11.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Candahug 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.