Sohutan, City of Borongan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| City | Borongan |
| Postal code | 6800 |
| Population (2020) | 340 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.6061, 125.4080 (11° 36' North, 125° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.5 meters (37.7 feet) |
Sohutan is a barangay in the city of Borongan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 340. This represented 0.47% of the total population of Borongan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sohutan in the 2015 Census was 261 broken down into 66 households or an average of 3.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 23 | 5.04 | |
| 126 | 25 | 5.04 | |
| 148 | 29 | 5.10 | |
| 179 | 40 | 4.48 | |
| 226 | 53 | 4.26 | |
| 261 | 66 | 3.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sohutan is 15 to 19, with 31 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 2.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 28 | 10.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 25 | 9.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 25 | 9.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 31 | 11.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 22 | 8.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 6.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 9.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 5.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 5.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 4.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 4.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 5.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 4.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.46% |
| Total | 274 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sohutan grew from 116 in 1990 to 340 in 2020, an increase of 224 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.65%, or an increase of 66 people, from the previous population of 274 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 116 | – | |
| 126 | 1.56% | |
| 148 | 3.51% | |
| 179 | 2.66% | |
| 226 | 8.86% | |
| 274 | 3.73% | |
| 340 | 4.65% |
Location
Sohutan is situated at approximately 11.6061, 125.4080, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.5 meters or 37.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sohutan 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.