Suyangan, Municipality of General Luna, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | General Luna |
| Postal code | 8419 |
| Population (2020) | 923 |
| Coordinates | 9.6207, 126.1770 (9° 37' North, 126° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.9 meters (39.0 feet) |
Suyangan is a barangay in the municipality of General Luna, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 923. This represented 4.04% of the total population of General Luna.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Suyangan in the 2015 Census was 868 broken down into 177 households or an average of 4.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 567 | 102 | 5.56 | |
| 679 | 135 | 5.03 | |
| 641 | 129 | 4.97 | |
| 754 | 150 | 5.03 | |
| 842 | 179 | 4.70 | |
| 868 | 177 | 4.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Suyangan is 5 to 9, with 127 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 76 | 8.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 14.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 125 | 14.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 110 | 12.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 45 | 5.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 4.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 5.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 64 | 7.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 6.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 5.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 3.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 2.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.92% |
| Total | 868 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Suyangan grew from 567 in 1990 to 923 in 2020, an increase of 356 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.30%, or an increase of 55 people, from the previous population of 868 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 567 | – | |
| 679 | 3.43% | |
| 641 | -1.23% | |
| 754 | 2.26% | |
| 842 | 4.10% | |
| 868 | 0.58% | |
| 923 | 1.30% |
Location
Suyangan is situated at approximately 9.6207, 126.1770. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.9 meters or 39.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Suyangan 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.