Cangcahipos, 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) | 925 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5081, 125.0007 (12° 30' North, 125° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.4 meters (34.1 feet) |
Cangcahipos is a barangay in the municipality of Laoang, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 925. This represented 1.53% of the total population of Laoang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cangcahipos in the 2015 Census was 946 broken down into 195 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 454 | 80 | 5.68 | |
| 537 | 102 | 5.26 | |
| 538 | 105 | 5.12 | |
| 693 | 147 | 4.71 | |
| 819 | 167 | 4.90 | |
| 946 | 195 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cangcahipos is 5 to 9, with 145 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 112 | 11.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 145 | 15.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 122 | 12.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 102 | 10.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 7.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 7.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 4.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 5.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 3.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 3.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 2.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 1.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.42% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.32% |
| Total | 946 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cangcahipos grew from 454 in 1990 to 925 in 2020, an increase of 471 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.47%, or a decrease of 21 people, from the previous population of 946 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 454 | – | |
| 537 | 3.20% | |
| 538 | 0.04% | |
| 699 | 3.68% | |
| 819 | 5.94% | |
| 946 | 2.78% | |
| 925 | -0.47% |
Location
Cangcahipos is situated at approximately 12.5081, 125.0007, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.4 meters or 34.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cangcahipos shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- La Perla, Laoang, Northern Samar
- Bongliw, Laoang, Northern Samar
- Lawaan, Laoang, Northern Samar
- Yabyaban (San Vicente), Laoang, Northern Samar
- Palmera, Laoang, Northern Samar
- Catigbian, Laoang, Northern Samar
- Cabulaloan, Laoang, Northern Samar
- Cabago-an, Laoang, Northern Samar
- Bobolosan, Laoang, Northern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.