Vigo, Municipality of Laoang, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Laoang |
| Postal code | 6411 |
| Population (2020) | 2,075 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5234, 125.0553 (12° 31' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.2 meters (13.8 feet) |
Vigo is a barangay in the municipality of Laoang, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,075. This represented 3.42% of the total population of Laoang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Vigo in the 2015 Census was 2,037 broken down into 376 households or an average of 5.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,626 | 299 | 5.44 | |
| 1,683 | 333 | 5.05 | |
| 1,911 | 356 | 5.37 | |
| 2,001 | 363 | 5.51 | |
| 1,954 | 389 | 5.02 | |
| 2,037 | 376 | 5.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Vigo is 10 to 14, with 314 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 192 | 9.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 256 | 12.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 314 | 15.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 246 | 12.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 153 | 7.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 109 | 5.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 104 | 5.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 95 | 4.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 126 | 6.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 101 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 80 | 3.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 2.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 45 | 2.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 1.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.83% |
| Total | 2,041 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Vigo grew from 1,626 in 1990 to 2,075 in 2020, an increase of 449 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.35%, or an increase of 34 people, from the previous population of 2,041 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,626 | – | |
| 1,683 | 0.65% | |
| 1,911 | 2.76% | |
| 2,001 | 0.64% | |
| 1,954 | -0.86% | |
| 2,041 | 0.83% | |
| 2,075 | 0.35% |
Location
Vigo is situated at approximately 12.5234, 125.0553, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.2 meters or 13.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Vigo 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.