Cogon, Municipality of Irosin, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Irosin |
| Postal code | 4707 |
| Population (2020) | 1,117 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.7594, 124.0276 (12° 46' North, 124° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 421.0 meters (1,381.2 feet) |
Cogon is a barangay in the municipality of Irosin, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,117. This represented 1.88% of the total population of Irosin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cogon in the 2015 Census was 1,164 broken down into 213 households or an average of 5.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 871 | 137 | 6.36 | |
| 846 | 165 | 5.13 | |
| 908 | 175 | 5.19 | |
| 983 | 203 | 4.84 | |
| 1,020 | 194 | 5.26 | |
| 1,164 | 213 | 5.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cogon is 5 to 9, with 153 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 100 | 8.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 153 | 13.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 138 | 11.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 126 | 10.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 133 | 11.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 5.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 6.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 5.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 6.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 3.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 2.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 3.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.20% |
| Total | 1,164 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cogon grew from 871 in 1990 to 1,117 in 2020, an increase of 246 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.86%, or a decrease of 47 people, from the previous population of 1,164 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 871 | – | |
| 846 | -0.54% | |
| 908 | 1.53% | |
| 983 | 1.10% | |
| 1,020 | 1.35% | |
| 1,164 | 2.55% | |
| 1,117 | -0.86% |
Location
Cogon is situated at approximately 12.7594, 124.0276, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 421.0 meters or 1,381.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cogon shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Anog, Juban, Sorsogon
- Santa Barbara, Bulusan, Sorsogon
- Puting Sapa, Juban, Sorsogon
- San Isidro, Bulusan, Sorsogon
- Mapaso, Irosin, Sorsogon
- San Roque, Bulusan, Sorsogon
- Bagsangan, Irosin, Sorsogon
- Monbon, Irosin, Sorsogon
- Tinampo, Irosin, Sorsogon
- Bolos, Irosin, Sorsogon
- Gulang-Gulang, Irosin, Sorsogon
- Buraburan, Juban, Sorsogon
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.