Candawid, Municipality of Laoang, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Laoang |
| Postal code | 6411 |
| Population (2020) | 768 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Batag |
| Coordinates | 12.6424, 125.0586 (12° 39' North, 125° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.8 meters (68.2 feet) |
Candawid is a barangay in the municipality of Laoang, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 768. This represented 1.27% of the total population of Laoang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Candawid in the 2015 Census was 864 broken down into 151 households or an average of 5.72 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 515 | 85 | 6.06 | |
| 539 | 99 | 5.44 | |
| 631 | 106 | 5.95 | |
| 668 | 120 | 5.57 | |
| 707 | 134 | 5.28 | |
| 864 | 151 | 5.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candawid is 10 to 14, with 130 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 3.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 103 | 11.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 105 | 12.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 130 | 15.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 85 | 9.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 9.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 6.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 6.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 5.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 3.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 3.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 2.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.69% |
| Total | 864 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candawid grew from 515 in 1990 to 768 in 2020, an increase of 253 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.45%, or a decrease of 96 people, from the previous population of 864 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 515 | – | |
| 539 | 0.86% | |
| 631 | 3.44% | |
| 668 | 0.79% | |
| 707 | 2.09% | |
| 864 | 3.89% | |
| 768 | -2.45% |
Location
Candawid is situated at approximately 12.6424, 125.0586, in the island of Batag. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.8 meters or 68.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Candawid 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.