Zaragosa, Municipality of Aloguinsan, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Aloguinsan |
| Postal code | 6040 |
| Population (2020) | 1,278 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.1661, 123.5978 (10° 10' North, 123° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 121.6 meters (398.9 feet) |
Zaragosa is a barangay in the municipality of Aloguinsan, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,278. This represented 3.71% of the total population of Aloguinsan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Zaragosa in the 2015 Census was 1,225 broken down into 296 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 850 | 170 | 5.00 | |
| 920 | 193 | 4.77 | |
| 1,122 | 217 | 5.17 | |
| 1,081 | 239 | 4.52 | |
| 902 | 245 | 3.68 | |
| 1,225 | 296 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Zaragosa is 5 to 9, with 156 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 94 | 7.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 156 | 12.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 130 | 10.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 111 | 9.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 8.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 100 | 8.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 84 | 6.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 82 | 6.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 83 | 6.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 4.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 67 | 5.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.55% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.49% |
| Total | 1,225 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Zaragosa grew from 850 in 1990 to 1,278 in 2020, an increase of 428 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.90%, or an increase of 53 people, from the previous population of 1,225 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 850 | – | |
| 920 | 1.49% | |
| 1,122 | 4.35% | |
| 1,103 | -0.24% | |
| 902 | -7.06% | |
| 1,225 | 6.00% | |
| 1,278 | 0.90% |
Location
Zaragosa is situated at approximately 10.1661, 123.5978, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 121.6 meters or 398.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Zaragosa 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.