Uba, Municipality of Cortes, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Cortes |
| Postal code | 8313 |
| Population (2020) | 933 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.2941, 126.1978 (9° 18' North, 126° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.2 meters (36.7 feet) |
Uba is a barangay in the municipality of Cortes, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 933. This represented 5.21% of the total population of Cortes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Uba in the 2015 Census was 766 broken down into 177 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 580 | 106 | 5.47 | |
| 520 | 114 | 4.56 | |
| 711 | 135 | 5.27 | |
| 770 | 159 | 4.84 | |
| 791 | 163 | 4.85 | |
| 766 | 177 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Uba is 10 to 14, with 108 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 | 16 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 9.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 82 | 10.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 108 | 14.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 8.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 6.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 6.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 5.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 7.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 6.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 5.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 4.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 4.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 3.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.56% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.91% |
| Total | 767 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Uba grew from 580 in 1990 to 933 in 2020, an increase of 353 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.21%, or an increase of 166 people, from the previous population of 767 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 580 | – | |
| 520 | -2.02% | |
| 711 | 6.94% | |
| 771 | 1.12% | |
| 791 | 0.94% | |
| 767 | -0.58% | |
| 933 | 4.21% |
Location
Uba is situated at approximately 9.2941, 126.1978, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.2 meters or 36.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Uba 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.