La Purisima, Municipality of Cagwait, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Cagwait |
| Postal code | 8304 |
| Population (2020) | 1,377 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.9174, 126.2950 (8° 55' North, 126° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.0 meters (36.1 feet) |
La Purisima, formerly Palhe, is a barangay in the municipality of Cagwait, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,377. This represented 6.33% of the total population of Cagwait.
Demographics
Households
The household population of La Purisima in the 2015 Census was 1,319 broken down into 292 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 872 | 168 | 5.19 | |
| 932 | 189 | 4.93 | |
| 1,084 | 199 | 5.45 | |
| 1,278 | 271 | 4.72 | |
| 1,253 | 294 | 4.26 | |
| 1,319 | 292 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Purisima is 5 to 9, with 163 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 130 | 9.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 163 | 12.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 130 | 9.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 133 | 10.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 95 | 7.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 77 | 5.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 90 | 6.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 85 | 6.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 65 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 61 | 4.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 59 | 4.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 3.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 3.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 1.74% |
| Total | 1,319 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Purisima grew from 872 in 1990 to 1,377 in 2020, an increase of 505 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.91%, or an increase of 58 people, from the previous population of 1,319 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 872 | – | |
| 932 | 1.25% | |
| 1,084 | 3.29% | |
| 1,278 | 2.30% | |
| 1,263 | -0.43% | |
| 1,319 | 0.83% | |
| 1,377 | 0.91% |
Location
La Purisima is situated at approximately 8.9174, 126.2950, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.0 meters or 36.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
La Purisima shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Anahao Daan, Tago, Surigao del Sur
- Tubo-tubo, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur
- Poblacion, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur
- Amag, Bayabas, Surigao del Sur
- Sumo-sumo, Tago, Surigao del Sur
- Panaosawon, Bayabas, Surigao del Sur
- Bangsud, Tago, Surigao del Sur
- Anahao Bag-o, Tago, Surigao del Sur
- Bacolod, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.