Can Maria, Municipality of Lapinig, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Lapinig |
| Postal code | 6423 |
| Population (2020) | 642 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3390, 125.2478 (12° 20' North, 125° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.3 meters (99.4 feet) |
Can Maria is a barangay in the municipality of Lapinig, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 642. This represented 5.42% of the total population of Lapinig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Can Maria in the 2015 Census was 698 broken down into 141 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 269 | 56 | 4.80 | |
| 380 | 73 | 5.21 | |
| 415 | 80 | 5.19 | |
| 526 | 99 | 5.31 | |
| 525 | 106 | 4.95 | |
| 698 | 141 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Can Maria is 10 to 14, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 91 | 13.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 90 | 12.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 92 | 13.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 10.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 9.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 7.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 7.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 5.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 4.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 2.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 3.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 2.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.29% |
| Total | 698 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Can Maria grew from 269 in 1990 to 642 in 2020, an increase of 373 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.74%, or a decrease of 56 people, from the previous population of 698 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 269 | – | |
| 380 | 6.69% | |
| 415 | 1.91% | |
| 526 | 3.32% | |
| 525 | -0.07% | |
| 698 | 5.57% | |
| 642 | -1.74% |
Location
Can Maria is situated at approximately 12.3390, 125.2478, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.3 meters or 99.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Can Maria 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.