Calantawan, Municipality of Motiong, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Motiong |
| Postal code | 6702 |
| Population (2020) | 287 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8181, 125.0006 (11° 49' North, 125° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 227.7 meters (747.0 feet) |
Calantawan is a barangay in the municipality of Motiong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 287. This represented 1.88% of the total population of Motiong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Calantawan in the 2015 Census was 292 broken down into 60 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | 55 | 5.67 | |
| 366 | 62 | 5.90 | |
| 306 | 57 | 5.37 | |
| 287 | 59 | 4.86 | |
| 308 | 66 | 4.67 | |
| 292 | 60 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Calantawan is 10 to 14, with 42 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 29 | 9.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 40 | 13.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 42 | 14.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 28 | 9.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 15 | 5.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 13 | 4.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 6.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 5.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 3.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 4.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 3.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 4.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 4.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 2.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 2.05% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.37% |
| Total | 292 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Calantawan fell from 312 in 1990 to 287 in 2020, a decrease of 25 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.36%, or a decrease of 5 people, from the previous population of 292 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 312 | – | |
| 366 | 3.04% | |
| 306 | -3.77% | |
| 287 | -0.88% | |
| 308 | 2.60% | |
| 292 | -1.01% | |
| 287 | -0.36% |
Location
Calantawan is situated at approximately 11.8181, 125.0006, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 227.7 meters or 747.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Calantawan 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.