Shares

Can-avid

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.

Barangays

Local Officials

Mayor:  Gil Norman P. Germino
Vice Mayor:  Vilma A. Germino

SB Members

  1. Vanessa V. Kerrigan
  2. Irene C. Busa
  3. Melvin C. Coso
  4. Omer J. Obiena
  5. Gil A. Cebrero
  6. Alicia C. Cesista
  7. Wilfredo Busa
  8. Brandon G. Gulferic

Can-avid is politically subdivided into 28 barangays.

  • Balagon
  • Baruk
  • Boco
  • Caghalong
  • Camantang
  • Can-ilay
  • Cansangaya
  • Canteros
  • Carolina
  • Guibuangan
  • Jepaco
  • Mabuhay
  • Malogo
  • Obong
  • Pandol
  • Barangay 1 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.

Demographics

Population census of Can-avid
Year Pop. ±% p.a.
1948 5,987 —
1960 8,409 2.87%
1970 9,695 1.43%
1975 11,135 2.82%
1980 12,196 1.84%
1990 13,254 0.84%
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: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2015 census, the population of Can-avid, Eastern Samar, was 21,015 people,with a density of 73 inhabitants per square kilometre or 190 inhabitants per square mile.

 

 

 

 

References

  1. “Municipalities”. Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  2. “Province: Eastern Samar”. PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). “Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)”. Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. An act to create the municipality of Can-avid in the province of Samar”. LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
  5. Census of Population and Housing (2010). “Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)”. Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007). “Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)”. Total Population by Province, City and Municipality. NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
  7. “Province of Eastern Samar”. Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

Can-avid
Municipality
Motto: Upai Can-avid… Upayon Ta, Panlawas, Agrikultura ngan mga Industriya han Can-avid

Map of Northern Samar with Can-avid highlighted


Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 12°00′N 125°27′E
Country Philippines
Region Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
Province Eastern Samar
District Lone district of E. Samar
Established July 4, 1948
Barangays 28
Government
 • Mayor Gil Norman P. Germino
Area 
 • Total 288.7 km2 (111.5 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)
 • Total 21,015
 • Density 73/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6806
IDD : area code  +63 (0)55
Website www.can-avid-esamar.gov.ph

Can-Avid – Places to Go

  • Posts not found

Other Places to Go

  • Posts not found
Post Views: 2,829

Pin It on Pinterest