Tugop, Municipality of General Macarthur, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | General Macarthur |
| Postal code | 6805 |
| Population (2020) | 220 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2506, 125.4732 (11° 15' North, 125° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 187.1 meters (613.8 feet) |
Tugop is a barangay in the municipality of General Macarthur, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 220. This represented 1.53% of the total population of General Macarthur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tugop in the 2015 Census was 219 broken down into 41 households or an average of 5.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | 42 | 5.05 | |
| 197 | 41 | 4.80 | |
| 172 | 36 | 4.78 | |
| 221 | 36 | 6.14 | |
| 211 | 34 | 6.21 | |
| 219 | 41 | 5.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tugop is 5 to 9, with 35 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 27 | 12.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 35 | 15.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 26 | 11.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 31 | 14.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 10.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 7.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 11 | 5.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 5 | 2.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 5.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 5 | 2.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 2.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 1.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.91% |
| Total | 219 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tugop grew from 212 in 1990 to 220 in 2020, an increase of 8 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.10%, or an increase of 1 people, from the previous population of 219 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 212 | – | |
| 197 | -1.37% | |
| 172 | -2.87% | |
| 221 | 3.52% | |
| 211 | -1.67% | |
| 219 | 0.71% | |
| 220 | 0.10% |
Location
Tugop is situated at approximately 11.2506, 125.4732, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 187.1 meters or 613.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tugop 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.