Cogon, Municipality of Guiuan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Guiuan |
| Postal code | 6809 |
| Population (2020) | 3,635 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.0428, 125.7252 (11° 3' North, 125° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.5 meters (34.4 feet) |
Cogon is a barangay in the municipality of Guiuan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,635. This represented 6.81% of the total population of Guiuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cogon in the 2015 Census was 1,943 broken down into 435 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 741 | 130 | 5.70 | |
| 825 | 154 | 5.36 | |
| 782 | 142 | 5.51 | |
| 964 | 208 | 4.63 | |
| 1,146 | 236 | 4.86 | |
| 1,943 | 435 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cogon is 5 to 9, with 237 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 2.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 212 | 10.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 237 | 12.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 220 | 11.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 216 | 11.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 203 | 10.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 137 | 7.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 124 | 6.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 107 | 5.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 108 | 5.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 90 | 4.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 74 | 3.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 59 | 3.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 2.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.46% |
| Total | 1,943 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cogon grew from 741 in 1990 to 3,635 in 2020, an increase of 2,894 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 14.09%, or an increase of 1,692 people, from the previous population of 1,943 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 741 | – | |
| 825 | 2.03% | |
| 782 | -1.14% | |
| 964 | 2.93% | |
| 1,146 | 6.50% | |
| 1,943 | 10.57% | |
| 3,635 | 14.09% |
Location
Cogon is situated at approximately 11.0428, 125.7252, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.5 meters or 34.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cogon shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Surok, Guiuan, Eastern Samar
- Gahoy, Guiuan, Eastern Samar
- Santo Niño, Guiuan, Eastern Samar
- Poblacion Ward 9-A, Guiuan, Eastern Samar
- Poblacion Ward 10, Guiuan, Eastern Samar
- Poblacion Ward 11, Guiuan, Eastern Samar
- Poblacion Ward 12, Guiuan, Eastern Samar
- Lupok (Poblacion), Guiuan, Eastern Samar
- Poblacion Ward 4, Guiuan, Eastern Samar
- Poblacion Ward 8, Guiuan, Eastern Samar
- Cantahay, Guiuan, Eastern Samar
- Tagporo, Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.