Uson, Municipality of Caibiran, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Caibiran |
| Postal code | 6548 |
| Population (2020) | 2,041 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Coordinates | 11.5386, 124.6035 (11° 32' North, 124° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 163.8 meters (537.4 feet) |
Uson is a barangay in the municipality of Caibiran, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,041. This represented 8.45% of the total population of Caibiran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Uson in the 2015 Census was 2,008 broken down into 428 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,697 | 294 | 5.77 | |
| 1,689 | 338 | 5.00 | |
| 1,731 | 329 | 5.26 | |
| 1,842 | 380 | 4.85 | |
| 1,886 | 376 | 5.02 | |
| 2,008 | 428 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Uson is 10 to 14, with 239 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 56 | 2.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 199 | 9.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 235 | 11.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 239 | 11.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 212 | 10.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 177 | 8.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 139 | 6.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 97 | 4.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 101 | 5.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 4.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 103 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 86 | 4.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 82 | 4.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 57 | 2.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 1.44% |
| Total | 2,013 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Uson grew from 1,697 in 1990 to 2,041 in 2020, an increase of 344 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.29%, or an increase of 28 people, from the previous population of 2,013 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,697 | – | |
| 1,689 | -0.09% | |
| 1,731 | 0.53% | |
| 1,842 | 0.86% | |
| 1,888 | 0.90% | |
| 2,013 | 1.23% | |
| 2,041 | 0.29% |
Location
Uson is situated at approximately 11.5386, 124.6035, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 163.8 meters or 537.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Uson 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.