Agsam, Municipality of Lanuza, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Lanuza |
| Postal code | 8314 |
| Population (2020) | 2,454 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.2195, 126.0389 (9° 13' North, 126° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.3 meters (56.8 feet) |
Agsam is a barangay in the municipality of Lanuza, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,454. This represented 17.99% of the total population of Lanuza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Agsam in the 2015 Census was 2,094 broken down into 514 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,339 | 255 | 5.25 | |
| 1,409 | 288 | 4.89 | |
| 1,614 | 301 | 5.36 | |
| 1,797 | 336 | 5.35 | |
| 2,066 | 410 | 5.04 | |
| 2,094 | 514 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Agsam is 5 to 9, with 257 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 0.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 160 | 7.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 257 | 12.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 234 | 11.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 229 | 10.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 192 | 9.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 148 | 7.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 117 | 5.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 134 | 6.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 131 | 6.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 112 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 67 | 3.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 88 | 4.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 67 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 2.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 1.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 1.24% |
| Total | 2,094 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Agsam grew from 1,339 in 1990 to 2,454 in 2020, an increase of 1,115 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.40%, or an increase of 360 people, from the previous population of 2,094 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,339 | – | |
| 1,409 | 0.96% | |
| 1,614 | 2.96% | |
| 1,797 | 1.49% | |
| 2,066 | 5.21% | |
| 2,094 | 0.26% | |
| 2,454 | 3.40% |
Location
Agsam is situated at approximately 9.2195, 126.0389, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.3 meters or 56.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Agsam 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.