Cangumbang, 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) | 1,330 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1169, 124.9601 (11° 7' North, 124° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.6 meters (31.5 feet) |
Cangumbang is a barangay in the municipality of Palo, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,330. This represented 1.75% of the total population of Palo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cangumbang in the 2015 Census was 1,245 broken down into 302 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 611 | 129 | 4.74 | |
| 704 | 148 | 4.76 | |
| 851 | 171 | 4.98 | |
| 1,002 | 223 | 4.49 | |
| 1,018 | 226 | 4.50 | |
| 1,245 | 302 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cangumbang is 10 to 14, with 150 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 2.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 135 | 10.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 137 | 11.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 150 | 12.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 138 | 11.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 117 | 9.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 103 | 8.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 91 | 7.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 4.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 4.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 3.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 1.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.64% |
| Total | 1,245 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cangumbang grew from 611 in 1990 to 1,330 in 2020, an increase of 719 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.40%, or an increase of 85 people, from the previous population of 1,245 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 611 | – | |
| 704 | 2.69% | |
| 851 | 4.15% | |
| 1,002 | 2.28% | |
| 1,018 | 0.58% | |
| 1,245 | 3.91% | |
| 1,330 | 1.40% |
Location
Cangumbang is situated at approximately 11.1169, 124.9601, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.6 meters or 31.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cangumbang 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.