Soyung, Municipality of Echague, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Echague |
| Postal code | 3309 |
| Population (2020) | 3,014 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7003, 121.6649 (16° 42' North, 121° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 79.1 meters (259.5 feet) |
Soyung is a barangay in the municipality of Echague, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,014. This represented 3.41% of the total population of Echague.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Soyung in the 2015 Census was 2,875 broken down into 613 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,517 | 504 | 4.99 | |
| 2,685 | 509 | 5.28 | |
| 2,908 | 574 | 5.07 | |
| 2,808 | 675 | 4.16 | |
| 2,906 | 681 | 4.27 | |
| 2,875 | 613 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Soyung is 5 to 9, with 286 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 1.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 223 | 7.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 286 | 9.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 248 | 8.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 248 | 8.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 253 | 8.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 249 | 8.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 201 | 6.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 210 | 7.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 155 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 173 | 6.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 126 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 148 | 5.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 134 | 4.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 80 | 2.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 50 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 0.83% |
| Total | 2,875 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Soyung grew from 2,534 in 1990 to 3,014 in 2020, an increase of 480 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.00%, or an increase of 139 people, from the previous population of 2,875 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,534 | – | |
| 2,708 | 1.25% | |
| 2,908 | 1.54% | |
| 2,808 | -0.48% | |
| 2,926 | 1.51% | |
| 2,875 | -0.33% | |
| 3,014 | 1.00% |
Location
Soyung is situated at approximately 16.7003, 121.6649, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 79.1 meters or 259.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Soyung 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.