Aguin, Municipality of Capul, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Capul |
| Postal code | 6408 |
| Population (2020) | 789 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Capul |
| Coordinates | 12.4540, 124.1349 (12° 27' North, 124° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Aguin is a barangay in the municipality of Capul, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 789. This represented 6.40% of the total population of Capul.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Aguin in the 2015 Census was 962 broken down into 165 households or an average of 5.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 744 | 127 | 5.86 | |
| 749 | 136 | 5.51 | |
| 796 | 151 | 5.27 | |
| 815 | 168 | 4.85 | |
| 945 | 170 | 5.56 | |
| 962 | 165 | 5.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aguin is 10 to 14, with 131 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 89 | 9.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 120 | 12.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 131 | 13.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 101 | 10.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 7.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 6.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 6.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 4.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 3.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 3.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 3.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 4.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.94% |
| Total | 962 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aguin grew from 744 in 1990 to 789 in 2020, an increase of 45 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.09%, or a decrease of 173 people, from the previous population of 962 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 744 | – | |
| 749 | 0.13% | |
| 796 | 1.31% | |
| 815 | 0.33% | |
| 945 | 5.53% | |
| 962 | 0.34% | |
| 789 | -4.09% |
Location
Aguin is situated at approximately 12.4540, 124.1349, in the island of Capul. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Aguin 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.