Somal-ot, 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) | 1,624 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8740, 124.0102 (12° 52' North, 124° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.7 meters (48.2 feet) |
Somal-ot, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Casiguran, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,624. This represented 4.56% of the total population of Casiguran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Somal-ot in the 2015 Census was 1,419 broken down into 325 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 947 | 188 | 5.04 | |
| 1,074 | 207 | 5.19 | |
| 1,225 | 236 | 5.19 | |
| 1,412 | 268 | 5.27 | |
| 1,397 | 281 | 4.97 | |
| 1,419 | 325 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Somal-ot is 15 to 19, with 176 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 129 | 9.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 130 | 9.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 141 | 9.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 176 | 12.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 128 | 9.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 5.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 4.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 96 | 6.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 73 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 97 | 6.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 5.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 2.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.48% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 1.62% |
| Total | 1,419 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Somal-ot grew from 947 in 1990 to 1,624 in 2020, an increase of 677 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.88%, or an increase of 205 people, from the previous population of 1,419 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 947 | – | |
| 1,074 | 2.39% | |
| 1,225 | 2.86% | |
| 1,412 | 1.98% | |
| 1,397 | -0.39% | |
| 1,419 | 0.30% | |
| 1,624 | 2.88% |
Location
Somal-ot is situated at approximately 12.8740, 124.0102, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.7 meters or 48.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Somal-ot 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.