Coticot, Municipality of Giporlos, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Giporlos |
| Postal code | 6811 |
| Population (2020) | 1,120 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1273, 125.4602 (11° 8' North, 125° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.8 meters (28.9 feet) |
Coticot is a barangay in the municipality of Giporlos, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,120. This represented 8.54% of the total population of Giporlos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Coticot in the 2015 Census was 1,280 broken down into 289 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | 142 | 5.63 | |
| 700 | 122 | 5.74 | |
| 913 | 172 | 5.31 | |
| 1,000 | 204 | 4.90 | |
| 978 | 194 | 5.04 | |
| 1,280 | 289 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Coticot is 10 to 14, with 170 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 2.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 130 | 10.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 166 | 12.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 170 | 13.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 133 | 10.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 112 | 8.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 80 | 6.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 4.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 4.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 5.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 2.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.41% |
| Total | 1,280 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Coticot grew from 800 in 1990 to 1,120 in 2020, an increase of 320 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.77%, or a decrease of 160 people, from the previous population of 1,280 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 800 | – | |
| 700 | -2.47% | |
| 913 | 5.86% | |
| 1,000 | 1.26% | |
| 978 | -0.81% | |
| 1,280 | 5.26% | |
| 1,120 | -2.77% |
Location
Coticot is situated at approximately 11.1273, 125.4602, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.8 meters or 28.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Coticot 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.