Tugos, 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) | 3,209 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9720, 123.9881 (12° 58' North, 123° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.5 meters (44.3 feet) |
Tugos is a barangay in Sorsogon City, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,209. This represented 1.76% of the total population of Sorsogon City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tugos in the 2015 Census was 3,143 broken down into 707 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,359 | 244 | 5.57 | |
| 1,400 | 281 | 4.98 | |
| 2,097 | 431 | 4.87 | |
| 2,552 | 537 | 4.75 | |
| 2,900 | 633 | 4.58 | |
| 3,143 | 707 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tugos is 15 to 19, with 371 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 33 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 58 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 222 | 7.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 315 | 9.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 349 | 11.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 371 | 11.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 301 | 9.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 213 | 6.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 196 | 6.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 186 | 5.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 196 | 6.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 201 | 6.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 172 | 5.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 127 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 83 | 2.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 53 | 1.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 43 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 35 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 1.05% |
| Total | 3,154 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tugos grew from 1,359 in 1990 to 3,209 in 2020, an increase of 1,850 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.36%, or an increase of 55 people, from the previous population of 3,154 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,359 | – | |
| 1,400 | 0.56% | |
| 2,097 | 9.05% | |
| 2,552 | 2.75% | |
| 2,900 | 4.76% | |
| 3,154 | 1.61% | |
| 3,209 | 0.36% |
Location
Tugos is situated at approximately 12.9720, 123.9881, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.5 meters or 44.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tugos 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.