Cocoro, Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Magsaysay |
| Postal code | 5319 |
| Population (2020) | 1,355 |
| Coordinates | 10.8841, 121.2011 (10° 53' North, 121° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.4 meters (57.1 feet) |
Cocoro is a barangay in the municipality of Magsaysay, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,355. This represented 10.75% of the total population of Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cocoro in the 2015 Census was 1,305 broken down into 275 households or an average of 4.75 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 777 | 147 | 5.29 | |
| 919 | 169 | 5.44 | |
| 850 | 166 | 5.12 | |
| 902 | 206 | 4.38 | |
| 1,047 | 212 | 4.94 | |
| 1,305 | 275 | 4.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cocoro is 5 to 9, with 164 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 126 | 9.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 164 | 12.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 152 | 11.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 132 | 10.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 135 | 10.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 94 | 7.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 84 | 6.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 78 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 4.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 3.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 2.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 1.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.84% |
| Total | 1,305 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cocoro grew from 777 in 1990 to 1,355 in 2020, an increase of 578 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.79%, or an increase of 50 people, from the previous population of 1,305 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 777 | – | |
| 919 | 3.19% | |
| 850 | -1.66% | |
| 902 | 0.82% | |
| 1,047 | 5.58% | |
| 1,305 | 4.28% | |
| 1,355 | 0.79% |
Location
Cocoro is situated at approximately 10.8841, 121.2011. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.4 meters or 57.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cocoro does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.