Coscosnong, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Postal code | 2713 |
| Population (2020) | 499 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0876, 120.5112 (17° 5' North, 120° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 57.5 meters (188.6 feet) |
Coscosnong is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 499. This represented 1.21% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Coscosnong in the 2015 Census was 456 broken down into 107 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 359 | 63 | 5.70 | |
| 332 | 61 | 5.44 | |
| 406 | 78 | 5.21 | |
| 436 | 92 | 4.74 | |
| 482 | 108 | 4.46 | |
| 456 | 107 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Coscosnong is 5 to 9, with 73 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 9.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 73 | 16.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 50 | 10.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 29 | 6.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 4.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 6.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 9.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 9.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 3.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 3.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 3.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 4.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 2.41% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.66% |
| Total | 456 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Coscosnong grew from 359 in 1990 to 499 in 2020, an increase of 140 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.91%, or an increase of 43 people, from the previous population of 456 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 359 | – | |
| 332 | -1.45% | |
| 406 | 4.41% | |
| 436 | 0.99% | |
| 482 | 3.72% | |
| 456 | -1.05% | |
| 499 | 1.91% |
Location
Coscosnong is situated at approximately 17.0876, 120.5112, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 57.5 meters or 188.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Coscosnong 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.