Tandang Sora, Municipality of Esperanza, Province of Agusan del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| Municipality | Esperanza |
| Postal code | 8513 |
| Population (2020) | 854 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.5431, 125.6971 (8° 33' North, 125° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.8 meters (45.3 feet) |
Tandang Sora is a barangay in the municipality of Esperanza, in the province of Agusan del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 854. This represented 1.44% of the total population of Esperanza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tandang Sora in the 2015 Census was 766 broken down into 153 households or an average of 5.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 616 | 101 | 6.10 | |
| 987 | 198 | 4.98 | |
| 789 | 144 | 5.48 | |
| 715 | 130 | 5.50 | |
| 725 | 139 | 5.22 | |
| 766 | 153 | 5.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tandang Sora is 5 to 9, with 105 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 3.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 91 | 11.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 105 | 13.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 96 | 12.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 74 | 9.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 71 | 9.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 6.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 5.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 4.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 4.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 4.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 3.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 2.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.52% |
| Total | 768 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tandang Sora grew from 616 in 1990 to 854 in 2020, an increase of 238 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.26%, or an increase of 86 people, from the previous population of 768 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 616 | – | |
| 987 | 9.23% | |
| 789 | -4.69% | |
| 716 | -1.33% | |
| 732 | 0.81% | |
| 768 | 0.92% | |
| 854 | 2.26% |
Location
Tandang Sora is situated at approximately 8.5431, 125.6971, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.8 meters or 45.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tandang Sora shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Mac-Arthur, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur
- Valentina, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur
- Don Pedro, San Luis, Agusan del Sur
- Wegguam, San Luis, Agusan del Sur
- Oro, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur
- Balit, San Luis, Agusan del Sur
- Dimasalang, San Luis, Agusan del Sur
- Policarpo, San Luis, Agusan del Sur
- Santa Rita, San Luis, Agusan del Sur
- Segunda, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.