Cogon, 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) | 1,078 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8503, 124.0397 (12° 51' North, 124° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 92.6 meters (303.8 feet) |
Cogon is a barangay in the municipality of Casiguran, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,078. This represented 3.03% of the total population of Casiguran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cogon in the 2015 Census was 908 broken down into 206 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 625 | 97 | 6.44 | |
| 736 | 123 | 5.98 | |
| 786 | 137 | 5.74 | |
| 796 | 169 | 4.71 | |
| 833 | 169 | 4.93 | |
| 908 | 206 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cogon is 10 to 14, with 122 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 92 | 10.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 121 | 13.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 122 | 13.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 9.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 62 | 6.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 59 | 6.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 6.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 7.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 5.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 3.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 3.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 4.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.22% |
| Total | 908 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cogon grew from 625 in 1990 to 1,078 in 2020, an increase of 453 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.68%, or an increase of 170 people, from the previous population of 908 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 625 | – | |
| 736 | 3.11% | |
| 786 | 1.42% | |
| 796 | 0.17% | |
| 833 | 1.67% | |
| 908 | 1.65% | |
| 1,078 | 3.68% |
Location
Cogon is situated at approximately 12.8503, 124.0397, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 92.6 meters or 303.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cogon 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.