Tupas, Municipality of Donsol, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Donsol |
| Postal code | 4715 |
| Population (2020) | 1,978 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9125, 123.5939 (12° 55' North, 123° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.7 meters (12.1 feet) |
Tupas is a barangay in the municipality of Donsol, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,978. This represented 3.93% of the total population of Donsol.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tupas in the 2015 Census was 1,937 broken down into 426 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,407 | 241 | 5.84 | |
| 1,274 | 234 | 5.44 | |
| 1,721 | 308 | 5.59 | |
| 1,764 | 346 | 5.10 | |
| 1,919 | 389 | 4.93 | |
| 1,937 | 426 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tupas is 10 to 14, with 240 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 47 | 2.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 182 | 9.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 230 | 11.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 240 | 12.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 220 | 11.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 195 | 10.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 131 | 6.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 96 | 4.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 110 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 102 | 5.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 97 | 5.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 67 | 3.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 3.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 58 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.77% |
| Total | 1,937 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tupas grew from 1,407 in 1990 to 1,978 in 2020, an increase of 571 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.44%, or an increase of 41 people, from the previous population of 1,937 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,407 | – | |
| 1,274 | -1.84% | |
| 1,721 | 6.66% | |
| 1,764 | 0.34% | |
| 1,919 | 3.11% | |
| 1,937 | 0.18% | |
| 1,978 | 0.44% |
Location
Tupas is situated at approximately 12.9125, 123.5939, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.7 meters or 12.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tupas shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Sevilla, Donsol, Sorsogon
- San Antonio, Donsol, Sorsogon
- Tres Marias, Donsol, Sorsogon
- Cristo, Donsol, Sorsogon
- Ogod (Crossing), Donsol, Sorsogon
- Bayawas, Donsol, Sorsogon
- Girawan, Donsol, Sorsogon
- San Ramon, Donsol, Sorsogon
- Poso Poblacion (Barangay 5), Donsol, Sorsogon
- Bororan Barangay 1 (Poblacion), Donsol, Sorsogon
- Market Site Barangay 3 (Poblacion), Donsol, Sorsogon
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.