Cagsumji, Municipality of Santa Margarita, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Santa Margarita |
| Postal code | 6709 |
| Population (2020) | 620 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0338, 124.6680 (12° 2' North, 124° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.6 meters (31.5 feet) |
Cagsumji is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Margarita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 620. This represented 2.31% of the total population of Santa Margarita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cagsumji in the 2015 Census was 528 broken down into 119 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 266 | 46 | 5.78 | |
| 314 | 68 | 4.62 | |
| 361 | 75 | 4.81 | |
| 444 | 102 | 4.35 | |
| 539 | 118 | 4.57 | |
| 528 | 119 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cagsumji is 15 to 19, with 66 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 9.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 11.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 61 | 11.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 66 | 12.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 8.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 5.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 8.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 5.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 5.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.92% |
| Total | 542 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cagsumji grew from 266 in 1990 to 620 in 2020, an increase of 354 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.87%, or an increase of 78 people, from the previous population of 542 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 266 | – | |
| 314 | 3.16% | |
| 361 | 3.04% | |
| 444 | 2.90% | |
| 539 | 7.31% | |
| 542 | 0.11% | |
| 620 | 2.87% |
Location
Cagsumji is situated at approximately 12.0338, 124.6680, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.6 meters or 31.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cagsumji 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.