Asgad, Municipality of Salcedo, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Salcedo |
| Postal code | 6807 |
| Population (2020) | 435 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1787, 125.6747 (11° 11' North, 125° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.9 meters (45.6 feet) |
Asgad is a barangay in the municipality of Salcedo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 435. This represented 1.97% of the total population of Salcedo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Asgad in the 2015 Census was 457 broken down into 109 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 396 | 80 | 4.95 | |
| 449 | 83 | 5.41 | |
| 357 | 79 | 4.52 | |
| 407 | 87 | 4.68 | |
| 423 | 85 | 4.98 | |
| 457 | 109 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Asgad is 15 to 19, with 53 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 5 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 37 | 8.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 10.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 45 | 9.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 53 | 11.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 7.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 6.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 5.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 4.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 4.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 3.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 4.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 3.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 4.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.19% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 2.19% |
| Total | 457 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Asgad grew from 396 in 1990 to 435 in 2020, an increase of 39 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.03%, or a decrease of 22 people, from the previous population of 457 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 396 | – | |
| 449 | 2.38% | |
| 357 | -4.80% | |
| 407 | 1.82% | |
| 423 | 1.41% | |
| 457 | 1.48% | |
| 435 | -1.03% |
Location
Asgad is situated at approximately 11.1787, 125.6747, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.9 meters or 45.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Asgad 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.