Canvais, 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) | 299 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9635, 125.0455 (11° 58' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 144.1 meters (472.8 feet) |
Canvais is a barangay in the municipality of Motiong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 299. This represented 1.96% of the total population of Motiong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canvais in the 2015 Census was 291 broken down into 55 households or an average of 5.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 33 | 5.61 | |
| 273 | 54 | 5.06 | |
| 291 | 52 | 5.60 | |
| 253 | 49 | 5.16 | |
| 288 | 50 | 5.76 | |
| 291 | 55 | 5.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canvais is 15 to 19, with 40 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 22 | 7.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 35 | 12.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 36 | 12.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 40 | 13.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 12.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 8.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 5.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 3.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 5.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 3.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 3.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 2.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.34% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.03% |
| Total | 291 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canvais grew from 185 in 1990 to 299 in 2020, an increase of 114 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.57%, or an increase of 8 people, from the previous population of 291 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 185 | – | |
| 273 | 7.56% | |
| 291 | 1.38% | |
| 253 | -1.91% | |
| 288 | 4.83% | |
| 291 | 0.20% | |
| 299 | 0.57% |
Location
Canvais is situated at approximately 11.9635, 125.0455, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 144.1 meters or 472.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canvais 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.