Cansadong, Municipality of Santa Rita, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Santa Rita |
| Postal code | 6718 |
| Population (2020) | 385 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.4920, 124.9049 (11° 30' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.0 meters (9.8 feet) |
Cansadong is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Rita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 385. This represented 0.91% of the total population of Santa Rita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cansadong in the 2015 Census was 396 broken down into 93 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307 | 60 | 5.12 | |
| 379 | 74 | 5.12 | |
| 299 | 63 | 4.75 | |
| 364 | 71 | 5.13 | |
| 381 | 78 | 4.88 | |
| 396 | 93 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Cansadong are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 54 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 33 | 8.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 13.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 13.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 11.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 9.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 20 | 5.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 5.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 4.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 6.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 5.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 2.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.52% |
| Total | 396 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cansadong grew from 307 in 1990 to 385 in 2020, an increase of 78 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.59%, or a decrease of 11 people, from the previous population of 396 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 307 | – | |
| 379 | 4.03% | |
| 299 | -4.96% | |
| 364 | 2.75% | |
| 381 | 1.68% | |
| 396 | 0.74% | |
| 385 | -0.59% |
Location
Cansadong is situated at approximately 11.4920, 124.9049, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.0 meters or 9.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cansadong 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.