Cantamuac, 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) | 545 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.1074, 125.0101 (10° 6' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.7 meters (38.4 feet) |
Cantamuac is a barangay in the municipality of Malitbog, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 545. This represented 2.34% of the total population of Malitbog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cantamuac in the 2015 Census was 540 broken down into 124 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 495 | 88 | 5.63 | |
| 489 | 96 | 5.09 | |
| 569 | 106 | 5.37 | |
| 509 | 108 | 4.71 | |
| 528 | 119 | 4.44 | |
| 540 | 124 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cantamuac is 5 to 9, with 54 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 0.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 6.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 10.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 48 | 8.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 8.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 9.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 8.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 7.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 5.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 5.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 5.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 4.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 3.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 2.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 2.04% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 2.22% |
| Total | 540 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cantamuac grew from 495 in 1990 to 545 in 2020, an increase of 50 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.19%, or an increase of 5 people, from the previous population of 540 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 495 | – | |
| 489 | -0.23% | |
| 569 | 3.30% | |
| 509 | -1.53% | |
| 528 | 1.34% | |
| 540 | 0.43% | |
| 545 | 0.19% |
Location
Cantamuac is situated at approximately 10.1074, 125.0101, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.7 meters or 38.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cantamuac 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.