Categories in Candon
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Candon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 153 |
| Shopping | 115 |
| Education | 53 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 48 |
| Corporate management | 44 |
| Religion | 32 |
| Banks | 27 |
| Hardware store | 27 |
| Beauty salons | 26 |
Candon Facts
| Area | 70.5 km² |
| Population | 66,254 |
| Male Population | 33,362 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 32,892 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +307.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +31.0% |
| Median Age | 26.8 years (Male: 26.2, Female: 27.4) |
| Neighborhoods | San Antonio, San Jose, San Isidro, San Juan, Brgy. 12 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Philippine Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 17.19472, 120.45167 |
| Zip Codes | 2710 |
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Candon Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,254 | 38,460 | 50,579 | 60,859 | 66,254 |
| Population Density | 230.6 / km² | 545.5 / km² | 717.4 / km² | 863.2 / km² | 939.8 / km² |
Candon Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 20.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candon | +274.4% | +58.2% | +20.3% |
| Philippines | +146.5% | +63.3% | +29.5% |
Candon Median Age
Median Age: 26.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candon | 26.8 yrs | 27.4 yrs | 26.2 yrs |
| Philippines | 23.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
Candon Population Density
Population Density: 940 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candon | 66,254 | 70.5 km² | 940 / km² |
| Philippines | 96.6 million | 296,939.4 km² | 325 / km² |
Candon Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Candon
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Candon
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Candon
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Candon
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Candon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candon | 64,718 tn | 0.98 tn | 918 tons/km² |
| Philippines | 104,920,564 tn | 1.09 tn | 353.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 64,718 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.98 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 918 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/19 | 8:51 PM | 4.5 | 25.2 km | 115,480 m | 5km ESE of Sigay, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/19 | 12:55 PM | 4.7 | 24.8 km | 92,280 m | 2km SSE of Quirino, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/18 | 3:27 PM | 4.4 | 23.4 km | 61,090 m | 12km WNW of Tamorong, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/18 | 7:56 PM | 5 | 44.4 km | 21,700 m | 40km WSW of Darapidap, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/17 | 7:06 AM | 4.8 | 42.1 km | 10,000 m | 17km WSW of Fuerte, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/17 | 10:23 PM | 4.5 | 35.6 km | 55,240 m | 31km WSW of Darapidap, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/17 | 9:18 AM | 4.1 | 28.6 km | 61,010 m | 12km SSW of Fuerte, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/17 | 8:37 PM | 4.9 | 34.4 km | 41,350 m | 22km SW of Fuerte, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/16 | 7:48 PM | 4.4 | 49.2 km | 102,010 m | 3km SW of Santol, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/16 | 11:57 PM | 4.7 | 25.6 km | 75,280 m | 3km SSW of Pilar, Philippines | usgs.gov |
Candon
Candon is a fourth class city in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 57,884 people. Dubbed as the "Tobacco Capital of the Philippines" the city is the country's largest producer of Virginia-ty..
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