Cocok-Cabitan, Municipality of Bulan, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Bulan |
| Postal code | 4706 |
| Population (2020) | 300 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.7551, 123.8906 (12° 45' North, 123° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 58.9 meters (193.2 feet) |
Cocok-Cabitan is a barangay in the municipality of Bulan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 300. This represented 0.29% of the total population of Bulan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cocok-Cabitan in the 2015 Census was 309 broken down into 79 households or an average of 3.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380 | 66 | 5.76 | |
| 399 | 81 | 4.93 | |
| 336 | 70 | 4.80 | |
| 345 | 70 | 4.93 | |
| 298 | 67 | 4.45 | |
| 309 | 79 | 3.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cocok-Cabitan is 5 to 9, with 43 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 | 4 | 1.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 31 | 10.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 43 | 13.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 36 | 11.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 11.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 19 | 6.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 20 | 6.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 8.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 5.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 5.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 3.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 4.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.62% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.32% |
| Total | 309 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cocok-Cabitan fell from 380 in 1990 to 300 in 2020, a decrease of 80 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.62%, or a decrease of 9 people, from the previous population of 309 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 380 | – | |
| 399 | 0.92% | |
| 336 | -3.62% | |
| 345 | 0.37% | |
| 298 | -5.19% | |
| 309 | 0.69% | |
| 300 | -0.62% |
Location
Cocok-Cabitan is situated at approximately 12.7551, 123.8906, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 58.9 meters or 193.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cocok-Cabitan 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.