Lusod, 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) | 271 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1874, 125.6495 (11° 11' North, 125° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.2 meters (115.5 feet) |
Lusod is a barangay in the municipality of Salcedo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 271. This represented 1.22% of the total population of Salcedo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lusod in the 2015 Census was 260 broken down into 65 households or an average of 4.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219 | 49 | 4.47 | |
| 252 | 52 | 4.85 | |
| 228 | 48 | 4.75 | |
| 202 | 52 | 3.88 | |
| 260 | 57 | 4.56 | |
| 260 | 65 | 4.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lusod is 5 to 9, with 41 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 28 | 10.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 41 | 15.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 26 | 10.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 21 | 8.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 20 | 7.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 7.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 5.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 8.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 8 | 3.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 4.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 3.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 3.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 3.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.54% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 2.31% |
| Total | 260 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lusod grew from 219 in 1990 to 271 in 2020, an increase of 52 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.88%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 260 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 219 | – | |
| 252 | 2.66% | |
| 228 | -2.12% | |
| 202 | -1.66% | |
| 260 | 9.62% | |
| 260 | 0.00% | |
| 271 | 0.88% |
Location
Lusod is situated at approximately 11.1874, 125.6495, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.2 meters or 115.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lusod 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.