Pusongan, Municipality of Motiong, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Motiong |
| Postal code | 6702 |
| Population (2020) | 298 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8892, 125.0333 (11° 53' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 210.9 meters (691.9 feet) |
Pusongan is a barangay in the municipality of Motiong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 298. This represented 1.95% of the total population of Motiong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pusongan in the 2015 Census was 302 broken down into 52 households or an average of 5.81 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219 | 42 | 5.21 | |
| 218 | 46 | 4.74 | |
| 219 | 46 | 4.76 | |
| 303 | 55 | 5.51 | |
| 256 | 53 | 4.83 | |
| 302 | 52 | 5.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pusongan is 10 to 14, with 44 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 0.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 21 | 6.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 27 | 8.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 44 | 14.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 13.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 11.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 6.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 4.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 3.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 5.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 7.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 3.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 2.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 2.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.99% |
| Total | 302 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pusongan grew from 219 in 1990 to 298 in 2020, an increase of 79 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.28%, or a decrease of 4 people, from the previous population of 302 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 219 | – | |
| 218 | -0.09% | |
| 219 | 0.10% | |
| 303 | 4.58% | |
| 256 | -5.95% | |
| 302 | 3.20% | |
| 298 | -0.28% |
Location
Pusongan is situated at approximately 11.8892, 125.0333, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 210.9 meters or 691.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pusongan 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.