Viejo, 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) | 486 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9660, 124.7202 (11° 58' North, 124° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.6 meters (11.8 feet) |
Viejo is a barangay in the municipality of Pagsanghan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 486. This represented 6.11% of the total population of Pagsanghan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Viejo in the 2015 Census was 502 broken down into 125 households or an average of 4.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 583 | 118 | 4.94 | |
| 631 | 123 | 5.13 | |
| 478 | 111 | 4.31 | |
| 480 | 113 | 4.25 | |
| 490 | 110 | 4.45 | |
| 502 | 125 | 4.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Viejo is 10 to 14, with 67 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 0.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 32 | 6.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 56 | 11.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 67 | 13.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 11.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 30 | 5.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 3.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 3.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 31 | 6.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 4.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 6.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 4.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 4.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 3.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 4.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 2.19% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.79% |
| Total | 502 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Viejo fell from 583 in 1990 to 486 in 2020, a decrease of 97 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.68%, or a decrease of 16 people, from the previous population of 502 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 583 | – | |
| 631 | 1.49% | |
| 478 | -5.78% | |
| 480 | 0.06% | |
| 490 | 0.75% | |
| 502 | 0.46% | |
| 486 | -0.68% |
Location
Viejo is situated at approximately 11.9660, 124.7202, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.6 meters or 11.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Viejo 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.