Sering, 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) | 4,738 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bucas Grande |
| Coordinates | 9.6851, 125.9763 (9° 41' North, 125° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.5 meters (27.9 feet) |
Sering is a barangay in the municipality of Socorro, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,738. This represented 18.26% of the total population of Socorro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sering in the 2015 Census was 1,927 broken down into 392 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 568 | 96 | 5.92 | |
| 664 | 109 | 6.09 | |
| 831 | 151 | 5.50 | |
| 890 | 154 | 5.78 | |
| 1,326 | 245 | 5.41 | |
| 1,927 | 392 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sering is 5 to 9, with 260 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 2.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 221 | 11.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 260 | 13.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 214 | 11.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 219 | 11.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 192 | 9.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 155 | 8.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 139 | 7.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 127 | 6.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 83 | 4.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 3.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 2.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 2.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 1.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 2.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.36% |
| Total | 1,927 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sering grew from 568 in 1990 to 4,738 in 2020, an increase of 4,170 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 20.85%, or an increase of 2,811 people, from the previous population of 1,927 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 568 | – | |
| 664 | 2.97% | |
| 831 | 4.93% | |
| 890 | 0.95% | |
| 1,326 | 15.62% | |
| 1,927 | 7.38% | |
| 4,738 | 20.85% |
Location
Sering is situated at approximately 9.6851, 125.9763, in the island of Bucas Grande. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.5 meters or 27.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sering 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.