Canticum, Municipality of Calbiga, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Calbiga |
| Postal code | 6715 |
| Population (2020) | 1,426 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.6503, 125.0183 (11° 39' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.1 meters (33.1 feet) |
Canticum is a barangay in the municipality of Calbiga, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,426. This represented 6.12% of the total population of Calbiga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canticum in the 2015 Census was 1,292 broken down into 292 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 918 | 199 | 4.61 | |
| 1,025 | 218 | 4.70 | |
| 1,108 | 232 | 4.78 | |
| 1,214 | 260 | 4.67 | |
| 1,240 | 261 | 4.75 | |
| 1,292 | 292 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canticum is 10 to 14, with 172 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 104 | 8.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 136 | 10.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 172 | 13.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 143 | 11.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 121 | 9.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 5.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 5.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 5.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 68 | 5.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 75 | 5.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 3.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 2.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.47% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.63% |
| Total | 1,292 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canticum grew from 918 in 1990 to 1,426 in 2020, an increase of 508 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.10%, or an increase of 134 people, from the previous population of 1,292 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 918 | – | |
| 1,026 | 2.11% | |
| 1,109 | 1.68% | |
| 1,214 | 1.26% | |
| 1,240 | 0.77% | |
| 1,292 | 0.79% | |
| 1,426 | 2.10% |
Location
Canticum is situated at approximately 11.6503, 125.0183, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.1 meters or 33.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canticum 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.