Oson, 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) | 797 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Capul |
| Coordinates | 12.3866, 124.1881 (12° 23' North, 124° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.4 meters (30.8 feet) |
Oson is a barangay in the municipality of Capul, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 797. This represented 6.47% of the total population of Capul.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Oson in the 2015 Census was 842 broken down into 169 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 698 | 126 | 5.54 | |
| 673 | 132 | 5.10 | |
| 722 | 147 | 4.91 | |
| 785 | 159 | 4.94 | |
| 918 | 174 | 5.28 | |
| 842 | 169 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Oson is 10 to 14, with 120 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 8.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 110 | 13.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 120 | 14.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 85 | 10.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 71 | 8.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 4.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 4.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 5.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 4.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 6.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 4.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 4.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 2.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.07% |
| Total | 842 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Oson grew from 698 in 1990 to 797 in 2020, an increase of 99 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.15%, or a decrease of 45 people, from the previous population of 842 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 698 | – | |
| 673 | -0.68% | |
| 722 | 1.52% | |
| 785 | 1.16% | |
| 918 | 5.86% | |
| 842 | -1.63% | |
| 797 | -1.15% |
Location
Oson is situated at approximately 12.3866, 124.1881, in the island of Capul. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.4 meters or 30.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Oson 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.