Takut, 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) | 1,017 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Santo Niño |
| Coordinates | 11.9069, 124.4609 (11° 54' North, 124° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.1 meters (98.8 feet) |
Takut is a barangay in the municipality of Santo Niño, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,017. This represented 8.12% of the total population of Santo Niño.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Takut in the 2015 Census was 1,110 broken down into 222 households or an average of 5.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 964 | 190 | 5.07 | |
| 914 | 194 | 4.71 | |
| 942 | 186 | 5.06 | |
| 1,129 | 212 | 5.33 | |
| 1,135 | 215 | 5.28 | |
| 1,110 | 222 | 5.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Takut is 20 to 24, with 132 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 7.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 102 | 9.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 113 | 10.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 118 | 10.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 132 | 11.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 89 | 8.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 7.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 5.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 77 | 6.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 5.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 4.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.81% |
| Total | 1,110 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Takut grew from 964 in 1990 to 1,017 in 2020, an increase of 53 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.82%, or a decrease of 93 people, from the previous population of 1,110 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 964 | – | |
| 914 | -0.99% | |
| 942 | 0.65% | |
| 1,129 | 2.53% | |
| 1,135 | 0.19% | |
| 1,110 | -0.42% | |
| 1,017 | -1.82% |
Location
Takut is situated at approximately 11.9069, 124.4609, in the island of Santo Niño. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.1 meters or 98.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Takut 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.