Puhagan, Municipality of San Jorge, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | San Jorge |
| Postal code | 6707 |
| Population (2020) | 302 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0113, 124.8614 (12° 1' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.2 meters (56.4 feet) |
Puhagan is a barangay in the municipality of San Jorge, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 302. This represented 1.72% of the total population of San Jorge.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Puhagan in the 2015 Census was 276 broken down into 58 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | 42 | 6.19 | |
| 301 | 45 | 6.69 | |
| 297 | 46 | 6.46 | |
| 223 | 36 | 6.19 | |
| 248 | 45 | 5.51 | |
| 276 | 58 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Puhagan is 5 to 9, with 40 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 30 | 10.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 40 | 14.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 38 | 13.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 12.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 26 | 9.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 9.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 12 | 4.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 6.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 4.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 7 | 2.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 2.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 3.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 1.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.36% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 276 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Puhagan grew from 260 in 1990 to 302 in 2020, an increase of 42 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.91%, or an increase of 26 people, from the previous population of 276 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 260 | – | |
| 301 | 2.78% | |
| 297 | -0.29% | |
| 223 | -3.87% | |
| 248 | 3.94% | |
| 276 | 2.06% | |
| 302 | 1.91% |
Location
Puhagan is situated at approximately 12.0113, 124.8614, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.2 meters or 56.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Puhagan 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.