Cogon, Municipality of Pintuyan, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Pintuyan |
| Postal code | 6614 |
| Population (2020) | 401 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panaon |
| Coordinates | 9.9129, 125.2602 (9° 55' North, 125° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 36.3 meters (119.1 feet) |
Cogon is a barangay in the municipality of Pintuyan, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 401. This represented 3.93% of the total population of Pintuyan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cogon in the 2015 Census was 328 broken down into 85 households or an average of 3.86 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 284 | 55 | 5.16 | |
| 297 | 60 | 4.95 | |
| 375 | 61 | 6.15 | |
| 341 | 68 | 5.01 | |
| 321 | 76 | 4.22 | |
| 328 | 85 | 3.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cogon is 15 to 19, with 39 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 26 | 7.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 32 | 9.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 38 | 11.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 39 | 11.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 19 | 5.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 20 | 6.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 3.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 6.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 10.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 6.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 3.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 3.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 2.13% |
| Total | 328 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cogon grew from 284 in 1990 to 401 in 2020, an increase of 117 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.32%, or an increase of 73 people, from the previous population of 328 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 284 | – | |
| 297 | 0.84% | |
| 375 | 5.13% | |
| 341 | -1.30% | |
| 321 | -2.18% | |
| 328 | 0.41% | |
| 401 | 4.32% |
Location
Cogon is situated at approximately 9.9129, 125.2602, in the island of Panaon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.3 meters or 119.1 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.