Wangke, Municipality of Claver, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Claver |
| Postal code | 8410 |
| Population (2020) | 642 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.5585, 125.7581 (9° 34' North, 125° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.5 meters (34.4 feet) |
Wangke is a barangay in the municipality of Claver, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 642. This represented 1.78% of the total population of Claver.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wangke in the 2015 Census was 571 broken down into 132 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245 | 40 | 6.13 | |
| 283 | 56 | 5.05 | |
| 333 | 59 | 5.64 | |
| 399 | 68 | 5.87 | |
| 522 | 93 | 5.61 | |
| 571 | 132 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wangke is 10 to 14, with 62 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 9.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 9.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 62 | 10.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 56 | 9.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 51 | 8.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 6.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 5.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 8.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 7.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 5.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 4.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 2.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 1.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.72% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.72% |
| Total | 581 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wangke grew from 245 in 1990 to 642 in 2020, an increase of 397 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.12%, or an increase of 61 people, from the previous population of 581 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 245 | – | |
| 283 | 2.74% | |
| 333 | 3.55% | |
| 399 | 2.53% | |
| 522 | 10.28% | |
| 581 | 2.06% | |
| 642 | 2.12% |
Location
Wangke is situated at approximately 9.5585, 125.7581, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.5 meters or 34.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Wangke 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.