Tagongon, Municipality of Tagbina, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Tagbina |
| Postal code | 8308 |
| Population (2020) | 2,642 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4155, 126.2068 (8° 25' North, 126° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.7 meters (67.9 feet) |
Tagongon is a barangay in the municipality of Tagbina, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,642. This represented 6.44% of the total population of Tagbina.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tagongon in the 2015 Census was 2,287 broken down into 507 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,082 | 346 | 6.02 | |
| 1,955 | 354 | 5.52 | |
| 2,126 | 390 | 5.45 | |
| 2,325 | 409 | 5.68 | |
| 2,162 | 419 | 5.16 | |
| 2,287 | 507 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tagongon is 5 to 9, with 264 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 62 | 2.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 227 | 9.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 264 | 11.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 228 | 9.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 237 | 10.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 210 | 9.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 203 | 8.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 154 | 6.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 127 | 5.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 104 | 4.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 91 | 3.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 85 | 3.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 86 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 73 | 3.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 58 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.79% |
| Total | 2,287 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tagongon grew from 2,082 in 1990 to 2,642 in 2020, an increase of 560 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.08%, or an increase of 355 people, from the previous population of 2,287 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,082 | – | |
| 1,955 | -1.17% | |
| 2,126 | 1.81% | |
| 2,325 | 1.24% | |
| 2,162 | -2.61% | |
| 2,287 | 1.08% | |
| 2,642 | 3.08% |
Location
Tagongon is situated at approximately 8.4155, 126.2068, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.7 meters or 67.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tagongon 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.