Canlapwas, Municipality of Pagsanghan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Pagsanghan |
| Postal code | 6705 |
| Population (2020) | 1,086 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9640, 124.7202 (11° 58' North, 124° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.8 meters (15.7 feet) |
Canlapwas, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Pagsanghan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,086. This represented 13.64% of the total population of Pagsanghan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canlapwas in the 2015 Census was 1,053 broken down into 263 households or an average of 4.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 640 | 135 | 4.74 | |
| 910 | 182 | 5.00 | |
| 889 | 192 | 4.63 | |
| 1,070 | 238 | 4.50 | |
| 1,017 | 224 | 4.54 | |
| 1,053 | 263 | 4.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Canlapwas are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 123 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 98 | 9.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 123 | 11.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 123 | 11.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 110 | 10.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 5.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 5.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 6.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 5.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 61 | 5.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 4.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.52% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.85% |
| Total | 1,053 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canlapwas grew from 640 in 1990 to 1,086 in 2020, an increase of 446 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.65%, or an increase of 33 people, from the previous population of 1,053 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 640 | – | |
| 910 | 6.82% | |
| 889 | -0.50% | |
| 1,070 | 2.59% | |
| 1,017 | -1.83% | |
| 1,053 | 0.66% | |
| 1,086 | 0.65% |
Location
Canlapwas is situated at approximately 11.9640, 124.7202, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.8 meters or 15.7 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.