Cogon, City of Calbayog, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Calbayog |
| Postal code | 6710 |
| Population (2020) | 984 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0660, 124.6566 (12° 4' North, 124° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.2 meters (63.0 feet) |
Cogon is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 984. This represented 0.53% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cogon in the 2015 Census was 926 broken down into 199 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348 | 66 | 5.27 | |
| 467 | 91 | 5.13 | |
| 554 | 129 | 4.29 | |
| 730 | 157 | 4.65 | |
| 788 | 165 | 4.78 | |
| 926 | 199 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cogon is 5 to 9, with 125 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 102 | 11.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 125 | 13.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 120 | 12.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 113 | 12.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 7.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 59 | 6.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 5.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 7.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 5.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 4.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 2.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.32% |
| Total | 926 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cogon grew from 348 in 1990 to 984 in 2020, an increase of 636 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.29%, or an increase of 58 people, from the previous population of 926 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 348 | – | |
| 467 | 5.66% | |
| 554 | 3.73% | |
| 752 | 4.30% | |
| 800 | 2.28% | |
| 926 | 2.82% | |
| 984 | 1.29% |
Location
Cogon is situated at approximately 12.0660, 124.6566, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.2 meters or 63.0 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.