Soom, Municipality of Trinidad, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Trinidad |
| Postal code | 6324 |
| Population (2020) | 2,411 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 10.0613, 124.3941 (10° 4' North, 124° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.7 meters (38.4 feet) |
Soom is a barangay in the municipality of Trinidad, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,411. This represented 6.87% of the total population of Trinidad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Soom in the 2015 Census was 1,991 broken down into 440 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,013 | 182 | 5.57 | |
| 913 | 181 | 5.04 | |
| 1,452 | 265 | 5.48 | |
| 1,713 | 345 | 4.97 | |
| 1,716 | 390 | 4.40 | |
| 1,991 | 440 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Soom is 10 to 14, with 253 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 17 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 198 | 9.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 248 | 12.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 253 | 12.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 181 | 9.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 140 | 7.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 145 | 7.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 125 | 6.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 98 | 4.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 97 | 4.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 94 | 4.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 66 | 3.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 80 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 79 | 3.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 55 | 2.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 1.41% |
| Total | 1,991 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Soom grew from 1,013 in 1990 to 2,411 in 2020, an increase of 1,398 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.11%, or an increase of 420 people, from the previous population of 1,991 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,013 | – | |
| 913 | -1.93% | |
| 1,452 | 10.46% | |
| 1,713 | 2.31% | |
| 1,716 | 0.06% | |
| 1,991 | 2.87% | |
| 2,411 | 4.11% |
Location
Soom is situated at approximately 10.0613, 124.3941, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.7 meters or 38.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Soom 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.