Almendras-Cogon, City of Sorsogon, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| City | Sorsogon City |
| Postal code | 4700 |
| Population (2020) | 834 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9748, 124.0091 (12° 58' North, 124° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.5 meters (37.7 feet) |
Almendras-Cogon, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in Sorsogon City, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 834. This represented 0.46% of the total population of Sorsogon City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Almendras-Cogon in the 2015 Census was 1,169 broken down into 214 households or an average of 5.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,232 | 235 | 5.24 | |
| 1,356 | 293 | 4.63 | |
| 1,126 | 221 | 5.10 | |
| 1,160 | 242 | 4.79 | |
| 1,162 | 252 | 4.61 | |
| 1,169 | 214 | 5.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Almendras-Cogon is 15 to 19, with 141 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 93 | 7.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 107 | 9.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 113 | 9.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 141 | 12.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 122 | 10.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 92 | 7.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 75 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 6.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 5.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 4.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 66 | 5.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.63% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.37% |
| Total | 1,169 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Almendras-Cogon fell from 1,272 in 1990 to 834 in 2020, a decrease of 438 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 6.86%, or a decrease of 335 people, from the previous population of 1,169 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,272 | – | |
| 1,377 | 1.50% | |
| 1,141 | -3.95% | |
| 1,181 | 0.48% | |
| 1,162 | -0.59% | |
| 1,169 | 0.11% | |
| 834 | -6.86% |
Location
Almendras-Cogon is situated at approximately 12.9748, 124.0091, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.5 meters or 37.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Almendras-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.