Socsocon, Municipality of Pastrana, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Pastrana |
| Postal code | 6514 |
| Population (2020) | 515 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1451, 124.8909 (11° 9' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.1 meters (105.3 feet) |
Socsocon is a barangay in the municipality of Pastrana, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 515. This represented 2.66% of the total population of Pastrana.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Socsocon in the 2015 Census was 474 broken down into 116 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 318 | 57 | 5.58 | |
| 410 | 71 | 5.77 | |
| 375 | 69 | 5.43 | |
| 484 | 94 | 5.15 | |
| 409 | 86 | 4.76 | |
| 474 | 116 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Socsocon is 5 to 9, with 66 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 3.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 11.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 13.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 51 | 10.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 7.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 8.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 11.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 7.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 5.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 4.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 4.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 4.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 2.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 2.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.42% |
| Total | 474 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Socsocon grew from 318 in 1990 to 515 in 2020, an increase of 197 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.76%, or an increase of 41 people, from the previous population of 474 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 318 | – | |
| 410 | 4.88% | |
| 375 | -1.90% | |
| 484 | 3.58% | |
| 409 | -5.94% | |
| 474 | 2.85% | |
| 515 | 1.76% |
Location
Socsocon is situated at approximately 11.1451, 124.8909, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.1 meters or 105.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Socsocon 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.