Cantao‑an, Municipality of Paranas, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Paranas |
| Postal code | 6703 |
| Population (2020) | 293 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7814, 125.0500 (11° 47' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 121.9 meters (399.9 feet) |
Cantao‑an is a barangay in the municipality of Paranas, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 293. This represented 0.91% of the total population of Paranas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cantao-an in the 2015 Census was 243 broken down into 58 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | 48 | 5.27 | |
| 245 | 50 | 4.90 | |
| 210 | 43 | 4.88 | |
| 185 | 41 | 4.51 | |
| 166 | 41 | 4.05 | |
| 243 | 58 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Cantao-an are in the ranges 1 to 4, and 10 to 14, with 32 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 32 | 13.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 31 | 12.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 32 | 13.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 22 | 9.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 17 | 7.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 15 | 6.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 6.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 5.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 6.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 5 | 2.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 2.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 2.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 3.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 3.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 2.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.65% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.23% |
| Total | 243 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cantao-an grew from 253 in 1990 to 293 in 2020, an increase of 40 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.02%, or an increase of 50 people, from the previous population of 243 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 253 | – | |
| 245 | -0.60% | |
| 210 | -3.25% | |
| 185 | -1.73% | |
| 166 | -3.87% | |
| 243 | 7.52% | |
| 293 | 4.02% |
Location
Cantao‑an is situated at approximately 11.7814, 125.0500, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 121.9 meters or 399.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cantao‑an 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.