Pangpang, Municipality of San Policarpo, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | San Policarpo |
| Postal code | 6821 |
| Population (2020) | 1,267 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2316, 125.4542 (12° 14' North, 125° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.9 meters (16.1 feet) |
Pangpang is a barangay in the municipality of San Policarpo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,267. This represented 8.25% of the total population of San Policarpo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pangpang in the 2015 Census was 1,327 broken down into 279 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 858 | 169 | 5.08 | |
| 983 | 194 | 5.07 | |
| 1,126 | 213 | 5.29 | |
| 1,285 | 239 | 5.38 | |
| 1,287 | 268 | 4.80 | |
| 1,327 | 279 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pangpang is 5 to 9, with 190 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 129 | 9.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 190 | 14.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 182 | 13.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 159 | 11.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 6.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 89 | 6.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 4.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 83 | 6.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 4.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 3.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 3.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 3.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 3.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.36% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.06% |
| Total | 1,327 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pangpang grew from 858 in 1990 to 1,267 in 2020, an increase of 409 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.97%, or a decrease of 60 people, from the previous population of 1,327 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 858 | – | |
| 983 | 2.58% | |
| 1,126 | 2.95% | |
| 1,285 | 1.84% | |
| 1,287 | 0.06% | |
| 1,327 | 0.58% | |
| 1,267 | -0.97% |
Location
Pangpang is situated at approximately 12.2316, 125.4542, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.9 meters or 16.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pangpang 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.