Pologon, Municipality of Gandara, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Gandara |
| Postal code | 6706 |
| Population (2020) | 266 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9645, 124.7965 (11° 58' North, 124° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.4 meters (60.4 feet) |
Pologon is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 266. This represented 0.75% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pologon in the 2015 Census was 237 broken down into 50 households or an average of 4.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 40 | 4.63 | |
| 157 | 31 | 5.06 | |
| 259 | 50 | 5.18 | |
| 238 | 40 | 5.95 | |
| 222 | 43 | 5.16 | |
| 237 | 50 | 4.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Pologon are in the ranges 1 to 4, and 10 to 14, with 31 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 31 | 13.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 24 | 10.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 31 | 13.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 26 | 10.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 9.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 7.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 8.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 6 | 2.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 5.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 10 | 4.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 4.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 2.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.42% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.84% |
| Total | 237 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pologon grew from 185 in 1990 to 266 in 2020, an increase of 81 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.46%, or an increase of 29 people, from the previous population of 237 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 185 | – | |
| 157 | -3.03% | |
| 259 | 11.33% | |
| 238 | -1.16% | |
| 222 | -2.50% | |
| 237 | 1.25% | |
| 266 | 2.46% |
Location
Pologon is situated at approximately 11.9645, 124.7965, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.4 meters or 60.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pologon shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Calanyugan, Pagsanghan, Samar
- San Jorge II (Poblacion), San Jorge, Samar
- Sapinit, San Jorge, Samar
- Hinugacan, Gandara, Samar
- San Agustin, Gandara, Samar
- San Jorge I (Poblacion), San Jorge, Samar
- Erenas, San Jorge, Samar
- Quezon, San Jorge, Samar
- Aurora, San Jorge, Samar
- Rosalim, San Jorge, Samar
- Catan-agan, Tarangnan, Samar
- Pajo, Tarangnan, Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.