Tagas, Municipality of Magallanes, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Magallanes |
| Postal code | 4705 |
| Population (2020) | 471 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8556, 123.8951 (12° 51' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.4 meters (93.2 feet) |
Tagas is a barangay in the municipality of Magallanes, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 471. This represented 1.26% of the total population of Magallanes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tagas in the 2015 Census was 483 broken down into 116 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | 58 | 6.38 | |
| 432 | 74 | 5.84 | |
| 410 | 70 | 5.86 | |
| 508 | 90 | 5.64 | |
| 511 | 111 | 4.60 | |
| 483 | 116 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tagas is 10 to 14, with 69 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 8.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 13.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 14.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 45 | 9.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 4.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 6.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 10.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 3.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 3.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 3.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.41% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.24% |
| Total | 483 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tagas grew from 370 in 1990 to 471 in 2020, an increase of 101 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.53%, or a decrease of 12 people, from the previous population of 483 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 370 | – | |
| 432 | 2.94% | |
| 410 | -1.11% | |
| 508 | 3.00% | |
| 511 | 0.21% | |
| 483 | -1.07% | |
| 471 | -0.53% |
Location
Tagas is situated at approximately 12.8556, 123.8951, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.4 meters or 93.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tagas 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.