Orok, City of Surigao, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| City | Surigao City |
| Postal code | 8400 |
| Population (2020) | 1,372 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.7583, 125.5423 (9° 45' North, 125° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.2 meters (40.0 feet) |
Orok is a barangay in Surigao City, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,372. This represented 0.80% of the total population of Surigao City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Orok in the 2015 Census was 1,104 broken down into 272 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 815 | 149 | 5.47 | |
| 725 | 154 | 4.71 | |
| 748 | 161 | 4.65 | |
| 898 | 212 | 4.24 | |
| 834 | 214 | 3.90 | |
| 1,104 | 272 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Orok is 5 to 9, with 131 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 3.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 100 | 8.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 131 | 11.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 128 | 11.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 98 | 8.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 90 | 8.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 92 | 8.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 69 | 6.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 5.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 60 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 5.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 2.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.89% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.26% |
| Total | 1,114 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Orok grew from 815 in 1990 to 1,372 in 2020, an increase of 557 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.48%, or an increase of 258 people, from the previous population of 1,114 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 815 | – | |
| 725 | -2.17% | |
| 748 | 0.67% | |
| 898 | 2.55% | |
| 834 | -2.66% | |
| 1,114 | 5.67% | |
| 1,372 | 4.48% |
Location
Orok is situated at approximately 9.7583, 125.5423, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.2 meters or 40.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Orok 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.