Salog, 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) | 1,001 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bucas Grande |
| Coordinates | 9.7073, 125.9411 (9° 42' North, 125° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 73.9 meters (242.5 feet) |
Salog is a barangay in the municipality of Socorro, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,001. This represented 3.86% of the total population of Socorro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salog in the 2015 Census was 930 broken down into 163 households or an average of 5.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 828 | 127 | 6.52 | |
| 659 | 115 | 5.73 | |
| 731 | 124 | 5.90 | |
| 621 | 110 | 5.65 | |
| 736 | 138 | 5.33 | |
| 930 | 163 | 5.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salog is 15 to 19, with 114 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 105 | 11.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 93 | 10.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 103 | 11.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 114 | 12.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 8.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 7.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 69 | 7.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 5.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 5.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 2.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.54% |
| Total | 930 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salog grew from 828 in 1990 to 1,001 in 2020, an increase of 173 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.56%, or an increase of 71 people, from the previous population of 930 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 828 | – | |
| 659 | -4.19% | |
| 731 | 2.25% | |
| 621 | -2.22% | |
| 736 | 6.38% | |
| 930 | 4.55% | |
| 1,001 | 1.56% |
Location
Salog is situated at approximately 9.7073, 125.9411, in the island of Bucas Grande. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 73.9 meters or 242.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salog 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.