- Located at western end of Route H
- Latitude: 36°45'16" N (+36.7544)
- Longitude: 89°41'13" W (-89.6871)
- Elevation: 289 feet above sea level
- Civil township: West
- Land area: 0.25 square miles (161.4 acres)
As the crow flies, Canalou is...
| Year | Population | Percent change |
|---|
| 1910 | 296 | -- |
| 1920 | 477 | +61.1% |
| 1930 | 359 | -24.7% |
| 1940 | 419 | +16.7% |
| 1950 | 438 | +4.5% |
| 1960 | 447 | +2.1% |
| 1970 | 358 | -19.9% |
| 1980 | 369 | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 319 | -13.6% |
| 2000 | 348 | +9.1% |