Cogon, Municipality of Alangalang, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Alangalang |
| Postal code | 6517 |
| Population (2020) | 819 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1820, 124.8900 (11° 11' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.5 meters (103.3 feet) |
Cogon is a barangay in the municipality of Alangalang, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 819. This represented 1.43% of the total population of Alangalang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cogon in the 2015 Census was 849 broken down into 200 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457 | 80 | 5.71 | |
| 507 | 86 | 5.90 | |
| 475 | 97 | 4.90 | |
| 662 | 131 | 5.05 | |
| 664 | 149 | 4.46 | |
| 849 | 200 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cogon is 5 to 9, with 105 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 93 | 10.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 105 | 12.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 93 | 10.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 97 | 11.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 67 | 7.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 6.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 5.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 64 | 7.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 6.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.59% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.12% |
| Total | 849 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cogon grew from 457 in 1990 to 819 in 2020, an increase of 362 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.75%, or a decrease of 30 people, from the previous population of 849 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 457 | – | |
| 507 | 1.96% | |
| 475 | -1.39% | |
| 662 | 4.68% | |
| 664 | 0.11% | |
| 849 | 4.79% | |
| 819 | -0.75% |
Location
Cogon is situated at approximately 11.1820, 124.8900, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.5 meters or 103.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cogon 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.