Candayao, Municipality of Jiabong, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Jiabong |
| Postal code | 6701 |
| Population (2020) | 282 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8387, 124.9883 (11° 50' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 180.4 meters (591.9 feet) |
Candayao is a barangay in the municipality of Jiabong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 282. This represented 1.47% of the total population of Jiabong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Candayao in the 2015 Census was 271 broken down into 66 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | 37 | 5.11 | |
| 256 | 48 | 5.33 | |
| 209 | 47 | 4.45 | |
| 223 | 49 | 4.55 | |
| 264 | 51 | 5.18 | |
| 271 | 66 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candayao is 5 to 9, with 38 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 50 to 54, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 29 | 10.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 38 | 14.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 34 | 12.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 30 | 11.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 14 | 5.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 5.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 12 | 4.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 5.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 8.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 4.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 4 | 1.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 2.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 3.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 3.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 3.32% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.48% |
| Total | 271 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candayao grew from 189 in 1990 to 282 in 2020, an increase of 93 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.84%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 271 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 189 | – | |
| 256 | 5.85% | |
| 209 | -4.26% | |
| 223 | 0.90% | |
| 264 | 6.34% | |
| 271 | 0.50% | |
| 282 | 0.84% |
Location
Candayao is situated at approximately 11.8387, 124.9883, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 180.4 meters or 591.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Candayao 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.