Sioron, Municipality of Gigmoto, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Gigmoto |
| Postal code | 4804 |
| Population (2020) | 699 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.8021, 124.4149 (13° 48' North, 124° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.6 meters (21.7 feet) |
Sioron is a barangay in the municipality of Gigmoto, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 699. This represented 8.02% of the total population of Gigmoto.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sioron in the 2015 Census was 764 broken down into 155 households or an average of 4.93 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 618 | 105 | 5.89 | |
| 660 | 120 | 5.50 | |
| 618 | 123 | 5.02 | |
| 717 | 139 | 5.16 | |
| 726 | 153 | 4.75 | |
| 764 | 155 | 4.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sioron is 10 to 14, with 105 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 11.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 102 | 13.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 105 | 13.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 9.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 6.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 4.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 7.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 5.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 2.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 5.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 4.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.44% |
| Total | 764 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sioron grew from 618 in 1990 to 699 in 2020, an increase of 81 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.85%, or a decrease of 65 people, from the previous population of 764 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 618 | – | |
| 660 | 1.24% | |
| 618 | -1.40% | |
| 717 | 2.07% | |
| 726 | 0.46% | |
| 764 | 0.98% | |
| 699 | -1.85% |
Location
Sioron is situated at approximately 13.8021, 124.4149, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.6 meters or 21.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sioron 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.