Purog, 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) | 459 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1404, 124.7819 (12° 8' North, 124° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 49.1 meters (161.1 feet) |
Purog is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 459. This represented 1.30% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Purog in the 2015 Census was 462 broken down into 97 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311 | 73 | 4.26 | |
| 407 | 86 | 4.73 | |
| 427 | 87 | 4.91 | |
| 446 | 100 | 4.46 | |
| 504 | 108 | 4.67 | |
| 462 | 97 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Purog is 15 to 19, with 56 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 3.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 46 | 9.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 52 | 11.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 53 | 11.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 56 | 12.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 10.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 6.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 5.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 4.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 6.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 3.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 2.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 3.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.22% |
| Total | 462 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Purog grew from 311 in 1990 to 459 in 2020, an increase of 148 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.14%, or a decrease of 3 people, from the previous population of 462 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 311 | – | |
| 407 | 5.17% | |
| 435 | 1.44% | |
| 450 | 0.47% | |
| 507 | 4.44% | |
| 462 | -1.75% | |
| 459 | -0.14% |
Location
Purog is situated at approximately 12.1404, 124.7819, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 49.1 meters or 161.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Purog 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.