Corocawayan, Municipality of Santo Niño, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Santo Niño |
| Postal code | 6711 |
| Population (2020) | 960 |
| Coordinates | 11.9829, 124.4306 (11° 59' North, 124° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.2 meters (59.7 feet) |
Corocawayan is a barangay in the municipality of Santo Niño, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 960. This represented 7.67% of the total population of Santo Niño.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Corocawayan in the 2015 Census was 940 broken down into 218 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,017 | 190 | 5.35 | |
| 1,061 | 214 | 4.96 | |
| 750 | 153 | 4.90 | |
| 887 | 192 | 4.62 | |
| 987 | 198 | 4.98 | |
| 940 | 218 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Corocawayan is 10 to 14, with 125 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 76 | 8.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 105 | 11.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 125 | 13.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 102 | 10.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 71 | 7.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 7.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 4.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 6.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 5.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 6.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 5.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.64% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.85% |
| Total | 940 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Corocawayan fell from 1,017 in 1990 to 960 in 2020, a decrease of 57 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.44%, or an increase of 20 people, from the previous population of 940 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,017 | – | |
| 1,061 | 0.80% | |
| 750 | -7.17% | |
| 887 | 2.34% | |
| 987 | 3.97% | |
| 940 | -0.92% | |
| 960 | 0.44% |
Location
Corocawayan is situated at approximately 11.9829, 124.4306, in the island of Camandag. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.2 meters or 59.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Corocawayan 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.