Osang, Municipality of Catubig, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Catubig |
| Postal code | 6418 |
| Population (2020) | 348 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3085, 125.1755 (12° 19' North, 125° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.9 meters (104.7 feet) |
Osang is a barangay in the municipality of Catubig, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 348. This represented 1.08% of the total population of Catubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Osang in the 2015 Census was 362 broken down into 69 households or an average of 5.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 248 | 50 | 4.96 | |
| 278 | 53 | 5.25 | |
| 244 | 51 | 4.78 | |
| 390 | 65 | 6.00 | |
| 336 | 57 | 5.89 | |
| 362 | 69 | 5.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Osang is 5 to 9, with 62 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 10.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 62 | 17.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 14.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 39 | 10.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 38 | 10.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 21 | 5.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 23 | 6.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 15 | 4.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 3.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 3.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 2.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 3.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.10% |
| Total | 362 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Osang grew from 248 in 1990 to 348 in 2020, an increase of 100 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.83%, or a decrease of 14 people, from the previous population of 362 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 248 | – | |
| 278 | 2.16% | |
| 244 | -2.76% | |
| 390 | 6.68% | |
| 336 | -5.28% | |
| 362 | 1.43% | |
| 348 | -0.83% |
Location
Osang is situated at approximately 12.3085, 125.1755, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.9 meters or 104.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Osang 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.