Upper Talacogon, Municipality of Lugait, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Municipality | Lugait |
| Postal code | 9025 |
| Population (2020) | 1,389 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.3455, 124.2821 (8° 21' North, 124° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.7 meters (81.0 feet) |
Upper Talacogon is a barangay in the municipality of Lugait, in the province of Misamis Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,389. This represented 6.76% of the total population of Lugait.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Upper Talacogon in the 2015 Census was 1,302 broken down into 293 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 779 | 154 | 5.06 | |
| 856 | 180 | 4.76 | |
| 958 | 202 | 4.74 | |
| 1,018 | 227 | 4.48 | |
| 1,251 | 272 | 4.60 | |
| 1,302 | 293 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Upper Talacogon is 5 to 9, with 137 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 98 | 7.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 137 | 10.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 135 | 10.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 126 | 9.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 136 | 10.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 134 | 10.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 78 | 5.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 73 | 5.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 75 | 5.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 74 | 5.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 4.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.92% |
| Total | 1,302 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Upper Talacogon grew from 779 in 1990 to 1,389 in 2020, an increase of 610 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.37%, or an increase of 87 people, from the previous population of 1,302 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 779 | – | |
| 856 | 1.78% | |
| 958 | 2.44% | |
| 1,018 | 0.84% | |
| 1,251 | 7.79% | |
| 1,302 | 0.76% | |
| 1,389 | 1.37% |
Location
Upper Talacogon is situated at approximately 8.3455, 124.2821, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.7 meters or 81.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Upper Talacogon 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.