Cogon, Municipality of Anahawan, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Anahawan |
| Postal code | 6610 |
| Population (2020) | 424 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2586, 125.2390 (10° 16' North, 125° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 76.6 meters (251.3 feet) |
Cogon is a barangay in the municipality of Anahawan, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 424. This represented 5.03% of the total population of Anahawan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cogon in the 2015 Census was 495 broken down into 99 households or an average of 5.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 464 | 76 | 6.11 | |
| 366 | 73 | 5.01 | |
| 432 | 88 | 4.91 | |
| 486 | 101 | 4.81 | |
| 472 | 112 | 4.21 | |
| 495 | 99 | 5.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cogon is 5 to 9, with 64 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 32 | 6.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 64 | 12.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 46 | 9.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 51 | 10.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 8.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 7.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 6.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 6.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 7.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 6.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 6.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 2.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.62% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.41% |
| Total | 495 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cogon fell from 464 in 1990 to 424 in 2020, a decrease of 40 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.21%, or a decrease of 71 people, from the previous population of 495 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 464 | – | |
| 366 | -4.35% | |
| 432 | 3.62% | |
| 486 | 1.64% | |
| 472 | -1.06% | |
| 495 | 0.91% | |
| 424 | -3.21% |
Location
Cogon is situated at approximately 10.2586, 125.2390, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 76.6 meters or 251.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cogon 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.