Suyoc, Municipality of Placer, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Placer |
| Postal code | 8405 |
| Population (2020) | 662 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.6636, 125.5751 (9° 40' North, 125° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 64.5 meters (211.6 feet) |
Suyoc is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 662. This represented 2.24% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Suyoc in the 2015 Census was 633 broken down into 137 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 367 | 66 | 5.56 | |
| 388 | 77 | 5.04 | |
| 411 | 89 | 4.62 | |
| 453 | 105 | 4.31 | |
| 575 | 106 | 5.42 | |
| 633 | 137 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Suyoc is 5 to 9, with 76 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 | 9 | 1.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 10.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 12.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 65 | 10.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 66 | 10.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 5.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 7.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 8.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 9.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 5.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 4.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 2.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 2.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.95% |
| Total | 633 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Suyoc grew from 367 in 1990 to 662 in 2020, an increase of 295 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.95%, or an increase of 29 people, from the previous population of 633 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 367 | – | |
| 388 | 1.05% | |
| 411 | 1.24% | |
| 453 | 1.35% | |
| 575 | 9.07% | |
| 633 | 1.85% | |
| 662 | 0.95% |
Location
Suyoc is situated at approximately 9.6636, 125.5751, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 64.5 meters or 211.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Suyoc 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.