Central, Municipality of Casiguran, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Casiguran |
| Postal code | 4702 |
| Population (2020) | 1,387 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8737, 124.0076 (12° 52' North, 124° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.7 meters (31.8 feet) |
Central, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Casiguran, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,387. This represented 3.90% of the total population of Casiguran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Central in the 2015 Census was 1,372 broken down into 299 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,342 | 264 | 5.08 | |
| 1,344 | 273 | 4.92 | |
| 1,405 | 283 | 4.96 | |
| 1,271 | 272 | 4.67 | |
| 1,300 | 282 | 4.61 | |
| 1,372 | 299 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Central is 10 to 14, with 169 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 87 | 6.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 139 | 10.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 169 | 12.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 143 | 10.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 117 | 8.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 5.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 82 | 5.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 82 | 5.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 88 | 6.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 94 | 6.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 68 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 4.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 3.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 2.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 2.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.38% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.52% |
| Total | 1,380 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Central grew from 1,348 in 1990 to 1,387 in 2020, an increase of 39 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.11%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 1,380 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,348 | – | |
| 1,351 | 0.04% | |
| 1,405 | 0.84% | |
| 1,271 | -1.37% | |
| 1,300 | 0.82% | |
| 1,380 | 1.14% | |
| 1,387 | 0.11% |
Location
Central is situated at approximately 12.8737, 124.0076, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.7 meters or 31.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Central 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.