Canwarak, Municipality of Zumarraga, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Zumarraga |
| Postal code | 6725 |
| Population (2020) | 645 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bagatao |
| Coordinates | 11.6368, 124.8440 (11° 38' North, 124° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.1 meters (36.4 feet) |
Canwarak is a barangay in the municipality of Zumarraga, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 645. This represented 3.96% of the total population of Zumarraga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Canwarak in the 2015 Census was 691 broken down into 144 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 471 | 93 | 5.06 | |
| 520 | 97 | 5.36 | |
| 564 | 105 | 5.37 | |
| 611 | 118 | 5.18 | |
| 633 | 126 | 5.02 | |
| 691 | 144 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Canwarak is 10 to 14, with 104 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 63 | 9.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 84 | 12.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 104 | 15.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 11.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 58 | 8.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 4.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 5.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 5.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 3.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.87% |
| Total | 691 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Canwarak grew from 471 in 1990 to 645 in 2020, an increase of 174 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.44%, or a decrease of 46 people, from the previous population of 691 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 471 | – | |
| 520 | 1.87% | |
| 564 | 1.76% | |
| 611 | 1.11% | |
| 633 | 1.30% | |
| 691 | 1.68% | |
| 645 | -1.44% |
Location
Canwarak is situated at approximately 11.6368, 124.8440, in the island of Buad. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.1 meters or 36.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Canwarak 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.