Barayong, 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) | 983 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9740, 123.9596 (12° 58' North, 123° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.9 meters (42.3 feet) |
Barayong is a barangay in Sorsogon City, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 983. This represented 0.54% of the total population of Sorsogon City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barayong in the 2015 Census was 1,008 broken down into 231 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 668 | 122 | 5.48 | |
| 778 | 151 | 5.15 | |
| 880 | 176 | 5.00 | |
| 851 | 168 | 5.07 | |
| 1,200 | 256 | 4.69 | |
| 1,008 | 231 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barayong is 15 to 19, with 111 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 101 | 10.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 96 | 9.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 100 | 9.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 111 | 11.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 7.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 73 | 7.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 6.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 74 | 7.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 4.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 5.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 3.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.69% |
| Total | 1,008 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barayong grew from 668 in 1990 to 983 in 2020, an increase of 315 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.53%, or a decrease of 25 people, from the previous population of 1,008 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 668 | – | |
| 778 | 2.90% | |
| 880 | 2.68% | |
| 851 | -0.46% | |
| 1,200 | 13.33% | |
| 1,008 | -3.26% | |
| 983 | -0.53% |
Location
Barayong is situated at approximately 12.9740, 123.9596, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.9 meters or 42.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barayong 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.