Can-avid, Eastern Samar
| Can-avid | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Northern Samar with Can-avid highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Can-avid Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°00′N 125°27′E / 12°N 125.45°ECoordinates: 12°00′N 125°27′E / 12°N 125.45°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Congr. district | Lone district of E. Samar |
| Established | 1948 |
| Barangays | 28 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Alicia C. Cesista |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 288.7 km2 (111.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 21,015 |
| • Density | 73/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6806 |
| Dialing code | +63 (0)55 |
Can-avid is a fourth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 21,015 people.[3]
Barangays
Can-avid is politically subdivided into 28 barangays.[2]
- Balagon
- Baruk
- Boco
- Caghalong
- Camantang
- Can-ilay
- Cansangaya
- Canteros
- Carolina
- Guibuangan
- Jepaco
- Mabuhay
- Malogo
- Obong
- Pandol
- Barangay 1 Poblacion
- Barangay 2 Poblacion
- Barangay 3 Poblacion
- Barangay 4 Poblacion
- Barangay 5 Poblacion
- Barangay 6 Poblacion
- Barangay 7 Poblacion
- Barangay 8 Poblacion
- Barangay 9 Poblacion
- Barangay 10 Poblacion
- Salvacion
- Solong
- Rawis
History
Can-avid was created in 1948 from the barrios of Can-avid, Carolina, Barok, Cansangaya, Mabuhay, Camantang, Canilay, Pandol and Balagon, formerly part of Dolores, Eastern Samar, by virtue of Republic Act No. 264.[4]
Demographics
| Population census of Can-avid | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 13,254 | — |
| 1995 | 15,759 | +3.30% |
| 2000 | 17,228 | +1.93% |
| 2007 | 18,173 | +0.74% |
| 2010 | 19,785 | +3.14% |
| 2015 | 21,015 | +1.15% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5][6] | ||
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Eastern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on 1 January 1970. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Region VIII (EASTERN VISAYAS)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ↑ "An act to create the municipality of Can-avid in the province of Samar". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
- ↑ "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 March 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ "Province of Eastern Samar". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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