Sooc, Municipality of Bato, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Bato |
| Postal code | 4435 |
| Population (2020) | 306 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.2945, 123.2923 (13° 18' North, 123° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 282.2 meters (925.8 feet) |
Sooc is a barangay in the municipality of Bato, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 306. This represented 0.59% of the total population of Bato.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sooc in the 2015 Census was 339 broken down into 67 households or an average of 5.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | 25 | 5.80 | |
| 260 | 53 | 4.91 | |
| 256 | 39 | 6.56 | |
| 233 | 43 | 5.42 | |
| 304 | 49 | 6.20 | |
| 339 | 67 | 5.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sooc is 10 to 14, with 47 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 13.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 46 | 13.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 47 | 13.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 12.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 9.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 20 | 5.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 5.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 5.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 3.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 5.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 2.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 1.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.59% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.29% |
| Total | 339 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sooc grew from 145 in 1990 to 306 in 2020, an increase of 161 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.13%, or a decrease of 33 people, from the previous population of 339 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 145 | – | |
| 260 | 11.56% | |
| 256 | -0.33% | |
| 233 | -1.29% | |
| 304 | 10.17% | |
| 339 | 2.10% | |
| 306 | -2.13% |
Location
Sooc is situated at approximately 13.2945, 123.2923, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 282.2 meters or 925.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sooc 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.