Canhidoc, 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) | 1,228 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1405, 124.9741 (11° 8' North, 124° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.1 meters (33.1 feet) |
Canhidoc is a barangay in the municipality of Palo, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,228. This represented 1.61% of the total population of Palo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canhidoc in the 2015 Census was 1,077 broken down into 239 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 507 | 104 | 4.88 | |
| 573 | 119 | 4.82 | |
| 608 | 126 | 4.83 | |
| 754 | 157 | 4.80 | |
| 803 | 171 | 4.70 | |
| 1,077 | 239 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canhidoc is 15 to 19, with 132 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 10.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 126 | 11.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 126 | 11.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 132 | 12.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 104 | 9.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 8.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 6.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 5.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 5.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 3.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 4.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.65% |
| Total | 1,077 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canhidoc grew from 507 in 1990 to 1,228 in 2020, an increase of 721 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.80%, or an increase of 151 people, from the previous population of 1,077 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 507 | – | |
| 573 | 2.32% | |
| 608 | 1.28% | |
| 754 | 3.01% | |
| 803 | 2.32% | |
| 1,077 | 5.75% | |
| 1,228 | 2.80% |
Location
Canhidoc is situated at approximately 11.1405, 124.9741, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.1 meters or 33.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canhidoc 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.