Candatag, Municipality of Malitbog, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Malitbog |
| Postal code | 6603 |
| Population (2020) | 1,043 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.1180, 125.0078 (10° 7' North, 125° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.2 meters (46.6 feet) |
Candatag is a barangay in the municipality of Malitbog, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,043. This represented 4.48% of the total population of Malitbog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Candatag in the 2015 Census was 1,131 broken down into 178 households or an average of 6.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 684 | 138 | 4.96 | |
| 777 | 142 | 5.47 | |
| 865 | 167 | 5.18 | |
| 981 | 199 | 4.93 | |
| 1,031 | 197 | 5.23 | |
| 1,131 | 178 | 6.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candatag is 15 to 19, with 152 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 77 | 6.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 108 | 9.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 127 | 11.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 152 | 13.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 9.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 7.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 6.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 6.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 4.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 69 | 6.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 4.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 2.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 2.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.50% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.15% |
| Total | 1,131 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candatag grew from 684 in 1990 to 1,043 in 2020, an increase of 359 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.69%, or a decrease of 88 people, from the previous population of 1,131 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 684 | – | |
| 777 | 2.42% | |
| 865 | 2.33% | |
| 981 | 1.75% | |
| 1,031 | 1.83% | |
| 1,131 | 1.78% | |
| 1,043 | -1.69% |
Location
Candatag is situated at approximately 10.1180, 125.0078, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.2 meters or 46.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Candatag 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.