Helene, 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) | 812 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bucas Grande |
| Coordinates | 9.5682, 125.9396 (9° 34' North, 125° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.2 meters (33.5 feet) |
Helene is a barangay in the municipality of Socorro, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 812. This represented 3.13% of the total population of Socorro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Helene in the 2015 Census was 839 broken down into 176 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 578 | 84 | 6.88 | |
| 636 | 102 | 6.24 | |
| 684 | 114 | 6.00 | |
| 691 | 134 | 5.16 | |
| 798 | 144 | 5.54 | |
| 839 | 176 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Helene is 10 to 14, with 110 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 10.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 99 | 11.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 110 | 13.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 89 | 10.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 68 | 8.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 8.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 7.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 6.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 5.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 4.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 3.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 2.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.36% |
| Total | 839 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Helene grew from 578 in 1990 to 812 in 2020, an increase of 234 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.69%, or a decrease of 27 people, from the previous population of 839 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 578 | – | |
| 636 | 1.81% | |
| 684 | 1.57% | |
| 691 | 0.14% | |
| 807 | 5.81% | |
| 839 | 0.74% | |
| 812 | -0.69% |
Location
Helene is situated at approximately 9.5682, 125.9396, in the island of Bucas Grande. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.2 meters or 33.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Helene 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.