Salungsong, Municipality of Santa Praxedes, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Santa Praxedes |
| Postal code | 3521 |
| Population (2020) | 185 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.5487, 120.9859 (18° 33' North, 120° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 82.7 meters (271.3 feet) |
Salungsong is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Praxedes, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 185. This represented 4.17% of the total population of Santa Praxedes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salungsong in the 2015 Census was 157 broken down into 36 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | ||
| 95 | 22 | 4.32 | |
| 90 | 21 | 4.29 | |
| 140 | 31 | 4.52 | |
| 145 | 30 | 4.83 | |
| 157 | 36 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salungsong is 10 to 14, with 20 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 1 individual.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 3.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 15 | 9.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 14 | 8.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 20 | 12.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 14 | 8.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 19 | 12.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 11 | 7.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 6.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 5 | 3.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 7.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 7.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 5.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 1.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.91% |
| Total | 157 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salungsong grew from 0 in 1990 to 185 in 2020, an increase of 185 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.51%, or an increase of 28 people, from the previous population of 157 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | – | |
| 95 | ||
| 90 | -1.15% | |
| 140 | 6.28% | |
| 145 | 1.29% | |
| 157 | 1.53% | |
| 185 | 3.51% |
Location
Salungsong is situated at approximately 18.5487, 120.9859, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 82.7 meters or 271.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salungsong 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.