Canipaan, Municipality of Palompon, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Palompon |
| Postal code | 6538 |
| Population (2020) | 841 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9570, 124.4116 (10° 57' North, 124° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) |
Canipaan is a barangay in the municipality of Palompon, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 841. This represented 1.44% of the total population of Palompon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canipaan in the 2015 Census was 1,215 broken down into 308 households or an average of 3.94 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 741 | 163 | 4.55 | |
| 886 | 181 | 4.90 | |
| 1,040 | 221 | 4.71 | |
| 944 | 233 | 4.05 | |
| 1,050 | 264 | 3.98 | |
| 1,215 | 308 | 3.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canipaan is 5 to 9, with 155 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 111 | 9.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 155 | 12.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 148 | 12.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 103 | 8.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 7.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 73 | 6.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 79 | 6.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 87 | 7.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 4.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 71 | 5.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 3.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 2.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.32% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.32% |
| Total | 1,215 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canipaan grew from 741 in 1990 to 841 in 2020, an increase of 100 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 7.45%, or a decrease of 374 people, from the previous population of 1,215 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 741 | – | |
| 886 | 3.40% | |
| 1,040 | 3.50% | |
| 944 | -1.33% | |
| 1,050 | 3.95% | |
| 1,215 | 2.82% | |
| 841 | -7.45% |
Location
Canipaan is situated at approximately 10.9570, 124.4116, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canipaan 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.