Songculan, Municipality of Siquijor, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Siquijor |
| Postal code | 6225 |
| Population (2020) | 302 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.1884, 123.5102 (9° 11' North, 123° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 70.7 meters (232.0 feet) |
Songculan is a barangay in the municipality of Siquijor, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 302. This represented 1.04% of the total population of Siquijor.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Songculan in the 2015 Census was 279 broken down into 66 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | 38 | 4.26 | |
| 174 | 39 | 4.46 | |
| 210 | 48 | 4.38 | |
| 228 | 49 | 4.65 | |
| 245 | 54 | 4.54 | |
| 279 | 66 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Songculan is 15 to 19, with 28 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 7.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 21 | 7.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 15 | 5.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 28 | 10.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 17 | 6.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 9.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 23 | 8.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 9.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 4.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 5.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 4.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 3.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 3.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 3.58% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 2.87% |
| Total | 279 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Songculan grew from 162 in 1990 to 302 in 2020, an increase of 140 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.68%, or an increase of 23 people, from the previous population of 279 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 162 | – | |
| 174 | 1.35% | |
| 210 | 4.11% | |
| 228 | 1.14% | |
| 245 | 2.65% | |
| 279 | 2.50% | |
| 302 | 1.68% |
Location
Songculan is situated at approximately 9.1884, 123.5102, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 70.7 meters or 232.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Songculan 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.