Albino Taruc, Municipality of Socorro, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Socorro |
| Postal code | 8416 |
| Population (2020) | 3,988 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bucas Grande |
| Coordinates | 9.6146, 125.9650 (9° 37' North, 125° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Albino Taruc is a barangay in the municipality of Socorro, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,988. This represented 15.37% of the total population of Socorro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Albino Taruc in the 2015 Census was 2,498 broken down into 510 households or an average of 4.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| – | 0 | ||
| 2,484 | 453 | 5.48 | |
| 3,233 | 577 | 5.60 | |
| 2,240 | 436 | 5.14 | |
| 2,498 | 510 | 4.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Albino Taruc is 10 to 14, with 276 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 58 | 2.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 233 | 9.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 245 | 9.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 276 | 11.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 275 | 11.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 224 | 8.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 224 | 8.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 181 | 7.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 163 | 6.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 147 | 5.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 94 | 3.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 112 | 4.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 98 | 3.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 60 | 2.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 1.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.68% |
| Total | 2,498 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Albino Taruc grew from 2,485 in 2000 to 3,988 in 2020, an increase of 1,503 people over the course of 20 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 10.35%, or an increase of 1,490 people, from the previous population of 2,498 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 2,485 | – | |
| 3,233 | 3.70% | |
| 2,240 | -12.50% | |
| 2,498 | 2.10% | |
| 3,988 | 10.35% |
Location
Albino Taruc is situated at approximately 9.6146, 125.9650, in the island of Bucas Grande. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Albino Taruc 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.