Canmucat, Municipality of Villareal, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Villareal |
| Postal code | 6717 |
| Population (2020) | 1,656 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5627, 124.9335 (11° 34' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.3 meters (17.4 feet) |
Canmucat is a barangay in the municipality of Villareal, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,656. This represented 6.05% of the total population of Villareal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canmucat in the 2015 Census was 1,703 broken down into 329 households or an average of 5.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 851 | 156 | 5.46 | |
| 957 | 195 | 4.91 | |
| 1,070 | 197 | 5.43 | |
| 1,231 | 228 | 5.40 | |
| 1,621 | 321 | 5.05 | |
| 1,703 | 329 | 5.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canmucat is 5 to 9, with 259 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 61 | 3.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 159 | 9.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 259 | 15.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 242 | 14.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 162 | 9.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 6.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 94 | 5.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 101 | 5.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 83 | 4.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 84 | 4.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 91 | 5.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 2.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 2.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 2.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 2.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 1.17% |
| Total | 1,703 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canmucat grew from 851 in 1990 to 1,656 in 2020, an increase of 805 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 47 people, from the previous population of 1,703 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 851 | – | |
| 957 | 2.22% | |
| 1,070 | 2.42% | |
| 1,231 | 1.95% | |
| 1,621 | 10.54% | |
| 1,703 | 0.94% | |
| 1,656 | -0.59% |
Location
Canmucat is situated at approximately 11.5627, 124.9335, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.3 meters or 17.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canmucat 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.