Canlapwas, City of Catbalogan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Catbalogan |
| Postal code | 6700 |
| Population (2020) | 11,805 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7818, 124.8874 (11° 47' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.6 meters (28.2 feet) |
Canlapwas, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Catbalogan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,805. This represented 11.09% of the total population of Catbalogan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canlapwas in the 2015 Census was 12,293 broken down into 2,562 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,427 | 1,366 | 5.44 | |
| 7,609 | 1,466 | 5.19 | |
| 9,108 | 1,721 | 5.29 | |
| 11,018 | 2,104 | 5.24 | |
| 10,598 | 2,091 | 5.07 | |
| 12,293 | 2,562 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canlapwas is 15 to 19, with 1,464 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 68 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 282 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,163 | 9.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,397 | 11.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,430 | 11.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,464 | 11.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,188 | 9.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 908 | 7.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 790 | 6.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 738 | 5.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 660 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 593 | 4.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 506 | 4.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 399 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 270 | 2.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 209 | 1.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 153 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 103 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 68 | 0.55% |
| Total | 12,321 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canlapwas grew from 7,427 in 1990 to 11,805 in 2020, an increase of 4,378 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.90%, or a decrease of 516 people, from the previous population of 12,321 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,427 | – | |
| 7,609 | 0.45% | |
| 9,108 | 3.93% | |
| 11,018 | 2.66% | |
| 10,608 | -1.37% | |
| 12,321 | 2.89% | |
| 11,805 | -0.90% |
Location
Canlapwas is situated at approximately 11.7818, 124.8874, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.6 meters or 28.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canlapwas 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.