Sorsogon, Municipality of Malabuyoc, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Malabuyoc |
| Postal code | 6029 |
| Population (2020) | 1,159 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 9.6617, 123.3539 (9° 40' North, 123° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 285.7 meters (937.3 feet) |
Sorsogon, formerly Balimaya, is a barangay in the municipality of Malabuyoc, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,159. This represented 5.86% of the total population of Malabuyoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sorsogon in the 2015 Census was 1,015 broken down into 207 households or an average of 4.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 927 | 165 | 5.62 | |
| 899 | 167 | 5.38 | |
| 1,046 | 172 | 6.08 | |
| 847 | 165 | 5.13 | |
| 967 | 179 | 5.40 | |
| 1,015 | 207 | 4.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sorsogon is 10 to 14, with 124 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 85 | 8.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 107 | 10.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 124 | 12.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 113 | 11.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 99 | 9.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 6.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 4.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 5.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 4.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 5.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 5.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 2.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 2.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.38% |
| 80 and over | 30 | 2.96% |
| Total | 1,015 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sorsogon grew from 927 in 1990 to 1,159 in 2020, an increase of 232 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.83%, or an increase of 144 people, from the previous population of 1,015 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 927 | – | |
| 899 | -0.57% | |
| 1,046 | 3.30% | |
| 847 | -2.87% | |
| 967 | 4.94% | |
| 1,015 | 0.93% | |
| 1,159 | 2.83% |
Location
Sorsogon is situated at approximately 9.6617, 123.3539, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 285.7 meters or 937.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sorsogon 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.