Cogon, Municipality of Tanauan, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Tanauan |
| Postal code | 6502 |
| Population (2020) | 731 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0578, 124.9880 (11° 3' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.6 meters (44.6 feet) |
Cogon is a barangay in the municipality of Tanauan, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 731. This represented 1.27% of the total population of Tanauan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cogon in the 2015 Census was 621 broken down into 164 households or an average of 3.79 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 452 | 100 | 4.52 | |
| 428 | 94 | 4.55 | |
| 502 | 115 | 4.37 | |
| 498 | 110 | 4.53 | |
| 565 | 131 | 4.31 | |
| 621 | 164 | 3.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Cogon are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 74 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 11.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 74 | 11.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 74 | 11.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 9.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 7.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 7.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 5.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 5.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 5.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 3.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 1.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 2.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.13% |
| Total | 621 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cogon grew from 452 in 1990 to 731 in 2020, an increase of 279 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.49%, or an increase of 110 people, from the previous population of 621 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 452 | – | |
| 428 | -1.02% | |
| 502 | 3.48% | |
| 498 | -0.11% | |
| 565 | 4.70% | |
| 621 | 1.82% | |
| 731 | 3.49% |
Location
Cogon is situated at approximately 11.0578, 124.9880, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.6 meters or 44.6 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.