Sugod, Municipality of Tagapul-an, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Tagapul-An |
| Postal code | 6712 |
| Population (2020) | 680 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tagapul-an |
| Coordinates | 12.0476, 124.1581 (12° 3' North, 124° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.0 meters (13.1 feet) |
Sugod, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Tagapul-An, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 680. This represented 7.72% of the total population of Tagapul-an.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sugod in the 2015 Census was 673 broken down into 144 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 306 | 62 | 4.94 | |
| 585 | 133 | 4.40 | |
| 633 | 125 | 5.06 | |
| 595 | 135 | 4.41 | |
| 723 | 146 | 4.95 | |
| 673 | 144 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sugod is 10 to 14, with 90 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 9.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 55 | 8.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 90 | 13.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 83 | 12.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 71 | 10.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 6.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 4.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 4.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 2.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.63% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.45% |
| Total | 673 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sugod grew from 306 in 1990 to 680 in 2020, an increase of 374 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.22%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 673 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 306 | – | |
| 585 | 12.91% | |
| 633 | 1.71% | |
| 595 | -0.85% | |
| 723 | 7.35% | |
| 673 | -1.36% | |
| 680 | 0.22% |
Location
Sugod is situated at approximately 12.0476, 124.1581, in the island of Tagapul-an. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.0 meters or 13.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sugod 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.