Songkoy, 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) | 1,496 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bucas Grande |
| Coordinates | 9.6289, 125.9510 (9° 38' North, 125° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.9 meters (45.6 feet) |
Songkoy is a barangay in the municipality of Socorro, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,496. This represented 5.77% of the total population of Socorro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Songkoy in the 2015 Census was 1,024 broken down into 205 households or an average of 5.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 798 | 135 | 5.91 | |
| 830 | 133 | 6.24 | |
| 837 | 135 | 6.20 | |
| 700 | 119 | 5.88 | |
| 737 | 140 | 5.26 | |
| 1,024 | 205 | 5.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Songkoy is 20 to 24, with 126 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 3.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 125 | 12.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 109 | 10.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 113 | 11.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 106 | 10.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 126 | 12.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 106 | 10.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 77 | 7.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 4.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 2.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 3.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 1.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.20% |
| Total | 1,024 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Songkoy grew from 798 in 1990 to 1,496 in 2020, an increase of 698 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 8.31%, or an increase of 472 people, from the previous population of 1,024 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 798 | – | |
| 830 | 0.74% | |
| 837 | 0.18% | |
| 700 | -2.43% | |
| 737 | 1.89% | |
| 1,024 | 6.46% | |
| 1,496 | 8.31% |
Location
Songkoy is situated at approximately 9.6289, 125.9510, in the island of Bucas Grande. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.9 meters or 45.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Songkoy 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.