Agsaman, Municipality of Jipapad, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Jipapad |
| Postal code | 6819 |
| Population (2020) | 598 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3217, 125.2048 (12° 19' North, 125° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.5 meters (70.5 feet) |
Agsaman is a barangay in the municipality of Jipapad, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 598. This represented 7.09% of the total population of Jipapad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Agsaman in the 2015 Census was 548 broken down into 130 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 390 | 58 | 6.72 | |
| 405 | 81 | 5.00 | |
| 444 | 93 | 4.77 | |
| 460 | 92 | 5.00 | |
| 500 | 104 | 4.81 | |
| 548 | 130 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Agsaman is 5 to 9, with 95 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 49 | 8.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 95 | 17.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 12.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 51 | 9.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 8.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 8.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 6.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 5.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 4.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 4.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 3.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.73% |
| Total | 548 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Agsaman grew from 390 in 1990 to 598 in 2020, an increase of 208 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.85%, or an increase of 50 people, from the previous population of 548 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 390 | – | |
| 405 | 0.71% | |
| 444 | 1.99% | |
| 460 | 0.49% | |
| 500 | 3.08% | |
| 548 | 1.76% | |
| 598 | 1.85% |
Location
Agsaman is situated at approximately 12.3217, 125.2048, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.5 meters or 70.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Agsaman 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.