Cantaguic, Municipality of San Jorge, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | San Jorge |
| Postal code | 6707 |
| Population (2020) | 251 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9222, 124.8720 (11° 55' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.8 meters (74.8 feet) |
Cantaguic is a barangay in the municipality of San Jorge, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 251. This represented 1.43% of the total population of San Jorge.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cantaguic in the 2015 Census was 240 broken down into 55 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | 47 | 4.85 | |
| 244 | 49 | 4.98 | |
| 254 | 47 | 5.40 | |
| 185 | 44 | 4.20 | |
| 282 | 57 | 4.95 | |
| 240 | 55 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cantaguic is 1 to 4, with 33 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 33 | 13.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 25 | 10.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 28 | 11.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 17 | 7.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 14 | 5.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 15 | 6.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 7.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 5.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 5.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 5.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 4.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 4.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 5.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.83% |
| Total | 240 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cantaguic grew from 228 in 1990 to 251 in 2020, an increase of 23 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.95%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 240 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 228 | – | |
| 244 | 1.28% | |
| 254 | 0.86% | |
| 185 | -4.28% | |
| 282 | 16.58% | |
| 240 | -3.02% | |
| 251 | 0.95% |
Location
Cantaguic is situated at approximately 11.9222, 124.8720, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.8 meters or 74.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cantaguic 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.