Igang‑igang, Municipality of Santa Rita, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Santa Rita |
| Postal code | 6718 |
| Population (2020) | 709 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.4655, 124.8617 (11° 28' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Igang‑igang is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Rita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 709. This represented 1.67% of the total population of Santa Rita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Igang-igang in the 2015 Census was 765 broken down into 159 households or an average of 4.81 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 649 | 118 | 5.50 | |
| 624 | 128 | 4.88 | |
| 731 | 141 | 5.18 | |
| 686 | 137 | 5.01 | |
| 795 | 153 | 5.20 | |
| 765 | 159 | 4.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Igang-igang is 10 to 14, with 101 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 76 | 9.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 100 | 13.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 101 | 13.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 9.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 7.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 6.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 5.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 4.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 5.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 6.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 1.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.92% |
| Total | 765 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Igang-igang grew from 649 in 1990 to 709 in 2020, an increase of 60 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.59%, or a decrease of 56 people, from the previous population of 765 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 649 | – | |
| 624 | -0.73% | |
| 731 | 3.45% | |
| 686 | -0.87% | |
| 795 | 5.51% | |
| 765 | -0.73% | |
| 709 | -1.59% |
Location
Igang‑igang is situated at approximately 11.4655, 124.8617, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Igang‑igang 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.