Longsob, 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) | 677 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1551, 124.5268 (12° 9' North, 124° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.9 meters (32.5 feet) |
Longsob is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 677. This represented 0.36% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Longsob in the 2015 Census was 632 broken down into 139 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 412 | 88 | 4.68 | |
| 529 | 110 | 4.81 | |
| 547 | 100 | 5.47 | |
| 591 | 114 | 5.18 | |
| 619 | 132 | 4.69 | |
| 632 | 139 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Longsob is 15 to 19, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 8 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 8.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 73 | 11.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 77 | 12.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 12.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 7.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 6.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 4.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 5.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 6.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 5.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 5.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 2.22% |
| Total | 632 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Longsob grew from 412 in 1990 to 677 in 2020, an increase of 265 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.46%, or an increase of 45 people, from the previous population of 632 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 412 | – | |
| 529 | 4.79% | |
| 547 | 0.72% | |
| 591 | 1.07% | |
| 619 | 1.70% | |
| 632 | 0.40% | |
| 677 | 1.46% |
Location
Longsob is situated at approximately 12.1551, 124.5268, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.9 meters or 32.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Longsob 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.