Casongsong, Municipality of Guimba, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | Guimba |
| Postal code | 3115 |
| Population (2020) | 1,657 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.6720, 120.7470 (15° 40' North, 120° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 39.2 meters (128.6 feet) |
Casongsong is a barangay in the municipality of Guimba, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,657. This represented 1.30% of the total population of Guimba.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Casongsong in the 2015 Census was 1,583 broken down into 386 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 985 | 207 | 4.76 | |
| 1,101 | 262 | 4.20 | |
| 1,176 | 277 | 4.25 | |
| 1,398 | 321 | 4.36 | |
| 1,431 | 351 | 4.08 | |
| 1,583 | 386 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Casongsong is 20 to 24, with 151 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 129 | 8.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 148 | 9.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 136 | 8.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 117 | 7.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 151 | 9.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 112 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 97 | 6.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 135 | 8.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 113 | 7.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 113 | 7.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 85 | 5.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 3.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 45 | 2.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.76% |
| Total | 1,583 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Casongsong grew from 985 in 1990 to 1,657 in 2020, an increase of 672 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.97%, or an increase of 74 people, from the previous population of 1,583 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 985 | – | |
| 1,101 | 2.11% | |
| 1,176 | 1.42% | |
| 1,398 | 2.41% | |
| 1,431 | 0.85% | |
| 1,583 | 1.94% | |
| 1,657 | 0.97% |
Location
Casongsong is situated at approximately 15.6720, 120.7470, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 39.2 meters or 128.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Casongsong 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.