Canunghan, Municipality of Tarangnan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Tarangnan |
| Postal code | 6704 |
| Population (2020) | 303 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9055, 124.7691 (11° 54' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.0 meters (82.0 feet) |
Canunghan is a barangay in the municipality of Tarangnan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 303. This represented 1.18% of the total population of Tarangnan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canunghan in the 2015 Census was 252 broken down into 56 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 224 | 41 | 5.46 | |
| 224 | 42 | 5.33 | |
| 175 | 38 | 4.61 | |
| 222 | 46 | 4.83 | |
| 270 | 54 | 5.00 | |
| 252 | 56 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canunghan is 5 to 9, with 44 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 45 to 49, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 3.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 30 | 11.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 44 | 17.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 25 | 9.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 20 | 7.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 8.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 15 | 5.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 6.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 8.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 4.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 2 | 0.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 4.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 1.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 4.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 3.17% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.59% |
| Total | 252 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canunghan grew from 224 in 1990 to 303 in 2020, an increase of 79 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.96%, or an increase of 51 people, from the previous population of 252 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 224 | – | |
| 224 | 0.00% | |
| 175 | -5.16% | |
| 222 | 3.34% | |
| 270 | 7.39% | |
| 252 | -1.30% | |
| 303 | 3.96% |
Location
Canunghan is situated at approximately 11.9055, 124.7691, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.0 meters or 82.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canunghan 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.