Cogon, Municipality of Basey, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Basey |
| Postal code | 6720 |
| Population (2020) | 1,256 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.3372, 125.0948 (11° 20' North, 125° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.8 meters (38.7 feet) |
Cogon is a barangay in the municipality of Basey, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,256. This represented 2.22% of the total population of Basey.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cogon in the 2015 Census was 1,384 broken down into 300 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 694 | 146 | 4.75 | |
| 802 | 173 | 4.64 | |
| 783 | 164 | 4.77 | |
| 1,221 | 234 | 5.22 | |
| 1,212 | 234 | 5.18 | |
| 1,384 | 300 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cogon is 5 to 9, with 197 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 139 | 10.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 197 | 14.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 184 | 13.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 157 | 11.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 110 | 7.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 6.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 87 | 6.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 4.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 75 | 5.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 3.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 3.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 1.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.16% |
| Total | 1,384 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cogon grew from 694 in 1990 to 1,256 in 2020, an increase of 562 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.02%, or a decrease of 128 people, from the previous population of 1,384 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 694 | – | |
| 802 | 2.75% | |
| 792 | -0.27% | |
| 1,297 | 7.04% | |
| 1,212 | -2.44% | |
| 1,384 | 2.56% | |
| 1,256 | -2.02% |
Location
Cogon is situated at approximately 11.3372, 125.0948, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.8 meters or 38.7 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.