Cancaraja, Municipality of Pastrana, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Pastrana |
| Postal code | 6514 |
| Population (2020) | 495 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1196, 124.8947 (11° 7' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.5 meters (106.6 feet) |
Cancaraja is a barangay in the municipality of Pastrana, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 495. This represented 2.56% of the total population of Pastrana.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cancaraja in the 2015 Census was 466 broken down into 122 households or an average of 3.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 323 | 60 | 5.38 | |
| 412 | 76 | 5.42 | |
| 365 | 72 | 5.07 | |
| 420 | 71 | 5.92 | |
| 418 | 83 | 5.04 | |
| 466 | 122 | 3.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cancaraja is 20 to 24, with 63 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 49 | 10.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 55 | 11.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 49 | 10.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 12.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 13.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 6.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 5.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 5.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 4.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 4.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 2.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 4.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.64% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.21% |
| Total | 466 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cancaraja grew from 323 in 1990 to 495 in 2020, an increase of 172 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.28%, or an increase of 29 people, from the previous population of 466 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 323 | – | |
| 412 | 4.66% | |
| 365 | -2.56% | |
| 420 | 1.95% | |
| 418 | -0.17% | |
| 466 | 2.09% | |
| 495 | 1.28% |
Location
Cancaraja is situated at approximately 11.1196, 124.8947, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.5 meters or 106.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cancaraja 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.