Pag‑asa, Municipality of Santa Josefa, Province of Agusan del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| Municipality | Santa Josefa |
| Postal code | 8512 |
| Population (2020) | 888 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0758, 126.0014 (8° 5' North, 126° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.7 meters (97.4 feet) |
Pag‑asa is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Josefa, in the province of Agusan del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 888. This represented 3.36% of the total population of Santa Josefa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pag-asa in the 2015 Census was 1,122 broken down into 259 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 900 | 173 | 5.20 | |
| 980 | 200 | 4.90 | |
| 860 | 165 | 5.21 | |
| 833 | 183 | 4.55 | |
| 923 | 206 | 4.48 | |
| 1,122 | 259 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pag-asa is 10 to 14, with 126 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 109 | 9.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 116 | 10.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 126 | 11.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 121 | 10.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 108 | 9.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 110 | 9.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 59 | 5.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 4.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 4.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.53% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.53% |
| Total | 1,122 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pag-asa fell from 900 in 1990 to 888 in 2020, a decrease of 12 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.80%, or a decrease of 234 people, from the previous population of 1,122 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 900 | – | |
| 980 | 1.61% | |
| 860 | -2.76% | |
| 833 | -0.44% | |
| 923 | 3.81% | |
| 1,122 | 3.79% | |
| 888 | -4.80% |
Location
Pag‑asa is situated at approximately 8.0758, 126.0014, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.7 meters or 97.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pag‑asa shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Bunawan Brook, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur
- Kapatungan, Trento, Agusan del Sur
- Libertad, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur
- San Teodoro, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur
- Poblacion, Veruela, Agusan del Sur
- Santa Emelia, Veruela, Agusan del Sur
- Sampaguita, Veruela, Agusan del Sur
- Tapaz, Santa Josefa, Agusan del Sur
- Santa Isabel, Santa Josefa, Agusan del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.