Sorioan, Municipality of Salcedo, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Salcedo |
| Postal code | 2711 |
| Population (2020) | 595 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.1219, 120.5365 (17° 7' North, 120° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 57.1 meters (187.3 feet) |
Sorioan is a barangay in the municipality of Salcedo, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 595. This represented 5.36% of the total population of Salcedo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sorioan in the 2015 Census was 622 broken down into 163 households or an average of 3.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 587 | 121 | 4.85 | |
| 612 | 128 | 4.78 | |
| 634 | 132 | 4.80 | |
| 636 | 139 | 4.58 | |
| 656 | 159 | 4.13 | |
| 622 | 163 | 3.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sorioan is 15 to 19, with 52 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 12 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 7.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 50 | 8.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 35 | 5.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 8.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 6.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 6.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 7.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 7.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 5.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 5.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 6.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 4.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 5.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 4.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 2.57% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 2.25% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 3.38% |
| Total | 622 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sorioan grew from 587 in 1990 to 595 in 2020, an increase of 8 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.93%, or a decrease of 27 people, from the previous population of 622 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 587 | – | |
| 612 | 0.78% | |
| 634 | 0.76% | |
| 636 | 0.04% | |
| 656 | 1.13% | |
| 622 | -1.01% | |
| 595 | -0.93% |
Location
Sorioan is situated at approximately 17.1219, 120.5365, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 57.1 meters or 187.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sorioan 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.