Pañge, Municipality of Pagsanghan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Pagsanghan |
| Postal code | 6705 |
| Population (2020) | 339 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9680, 124.7535 (11° 58' North, 124° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.7 meters (58.1 feet) |
Pañge is a barangay in the municipality of Pagsanghan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 339. This represented 4.26% of the total population of Pagsanghan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pañge in the 2015 Census was 387 broken down into 96 households or an average of 4.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 407 | 77 | 5.29 | |
| 487 | 96 | 5.07 | |
| 462 | 92 | 5.02 | |
| 439 | 94 | 4.67 | |
| 410 | 88 | 4.66 | |
| 387 | 96 | 4.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pañge is 5 to 9, with 53 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 9.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 53 | 13.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 51 | 13.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 39 | 10.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 19 | 4.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 6.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 5.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 5.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 5.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 4.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 4.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 4.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.52% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.29% |
| Total | 387 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pañge fell from 407 in 1990 to 339 in 2020, a decrease of 68 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.75%, or a decrease of 48 people, from the previous population of 387 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 407 | – | |
| 487 | 3.42% | |
| 462 | -1.12% | |
| 439 | -0.70% | |
| 410 | -2.46% | |
| 387 | -1.09% | |
| 339 | -2.75% |
Location
Pañge is situated at approximately 11.9680, 124.7535, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.7 meters or 58.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pañge 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.