Lower Sogod, Municipality of Carigara, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Carigara |
| Postal code | 6529 |
| Population (2020) | 622 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2572, 124.6903 (11° 15' North, 124° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.2 meters (125.3 feet) |
Lower Sogod is a barangay in the municipality of Carigara, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 622. This represented 1.14% of the total population of Carigara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lower Sogod in the 2015 Census was 578 broken down into 141 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481 | 89 | 5.40 | |
| 560 | 110 | 5.09 | |
| 537 | 117 | 4.59 | |
| 473 | 110 | 4.30 | |
| 529 | 113 | 4.68 | |
| 578 | 141 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lower Sogod is 5 to 9, with 61 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 9.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 10.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 9.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 56 | 9.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 49 | 8.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 5.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 5.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 7.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 5.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 3.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 4.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 4.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 3.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 4.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 3.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.56% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 2.42% |
| Total | 578 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lower Sogod grew from 481 in 1990 to 622 in 2020, an increase of 141 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.56%, or an increase of 44 people, from the previous population of 578 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 481 | – | |
| 560 | 2.89% | |
| 537 | -0.90% | |
| 473 | -1.73% | |
| 529 | 4.16% | |
| 578 | 1.70% | |
| 622 | 1.56% |
Location
Lower Sogod is situated at approximately 11.2572, 124.6903, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.2 meters or 125.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lower Sogod 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.