Canuctan, Municipality of Catubig, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Catubig |
| Postal code | 6418 |
| Population (2020) | 334 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3961, 125.0591 (12° 24' North, 125° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.4 meters (30.8 feet) |
Canuctan is a barangay in the municipality of Catubig, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 334. This represented 1.04% of the total population of Catubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canuctan in the 2015 Census was 290 broken down into 50 households or an average of 5.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245 | 45 | 5.44 | |
| 251 | 48 | 5.23 | |
| 280 | 48 | 5.83 | |
| 250 | 43 | 5.81 | |
| 281 | 48 | 5.85 | |
| 290 | 50 | 5.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Canuctan are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 37 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 3.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 8.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 12.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 37 | 12.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 11.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 28 | 9.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 6.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 6.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 4.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 3.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 4.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 2.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 5.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 2.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.72% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.69% |
| Total | 290 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canuctan grew from 245 in 1990 to 334 in 2020, an increase of 89 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.02%, or an increase of 44 people, from the previous population of 290 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 245 | – | |
| 251 | 0.45% | |
| 280 | 2.37% | |
| 250 | -1.55% | |
| 281 | 4.35% | |
| 290 | 0.60% | |
| 334 | 3.02% |
Location
Canuctan is situated at approximately 12.3961, 125.0591, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.4 meters or 30.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canuctan 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.