Barangay Profile

Barangay Pag-asa

Santa Josefa, Agusan del Sur, Region XIII

PSGC 1600310011 ZIP 8512
888 Population
11th of 11 By Population
29.7 m Elevation
8512 ZIP Code
Philippines Caraga Agusan del Sur Santa Josefa Barangays Pag-asa
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Barangay Pag-asa is a barangay in Santa Josefa, Agusan del Sur, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1600310011 with ZIP code 8512, it had a 2020 Census population of 888. That makes it the 11th most populous of Santa Josefa's 11 barangays (3.6% of the municipal total of 24,667). It sits at about 29.7 m above sea level at coordinates 8.0758, 126.0014.

Overview

Barangay Pag-asa is a local community situated within Santa Josefa, Agusan del Sur. Serving as the primary administrative building block of local governance, it connects local residents directly to municipal public services, community development, and regional infrastructure networks.

Demographics & Population Trends

Insights into growth, age distributions, and household composition.

Historical Population Growth

Barangay Pag-asa is tracked across every census round conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The table and bar chart below trace its recorded population from 1990 to 2020, together with the annualized growth rate and net population change between counts. Read side by side, they show whether Pag-asa is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within Santa Josefa, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 900 — —
1995 Sep 1 980 +1.61% 80
2000 May 1 860 -2.76% -120
2007 Aug 1 833 -0.44% -27
2010 May 1 923 +3.81% 90
2015 Aug 1 1,122 +3.79% 199
2020 May 1 888 -4.8% -234
900
980
860
833
923
1,122
888
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay Pag-asa is drawn from the 2015 Census and grouped into five-year age bands. The table and bar chart below show how residents split across the young dependent population, the working-age population, and older residents, the balance that drives the local dependency ratio and median age. A community weighted toward working-age adults points to a wider labor force, while a broad base of children signals future demand for schools, health centers, and youth programs in Santa Josefa.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 27 2.41%
1 to 4 109 9.71%
5 to 9 116 10.34%
10 to 14 126 11.23%
15 to 19 121 10.78%
20 to 24 108 9.63%
25 to 29 110 9.8%
30 to 34 59 5.26%
35 to 39 75 6.68%
40 to 44 53 4.72%
45 to 49 54 4.81%
50 to 54 53 4.72%
55 to 59 39 3.48%
60 to 64 33 2.94%
65 to 69 14 1.25%
70 to 74 13 1.16%
75 to 79 6 0.53%
80 and over 6 0.53%
Under 1
27
1 to 4
109
5 to 9
116
10 to 14
126
15 to 19
121
20 to 24
108
25 to 29
110
30 to 34
59
35 to 39
75
40 to 44
53
45 to 49
54
50 to 54
53
55 to 59
39
60 to 64
33
65 to 69
14
70 to 74
13
75 to 79
6
80 and over
6
378

Young population (0-14) · 33.69%

705

Working-age population (15-64) · 62.83%

39

Older population (65+) · 3.48%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay Pag-asa is measured each census through the number of households and the average household size. The table and bar chart below plot how the household count has moved across the years. A rising number of households alongside a falling average size usually reflects smaller family units and new home formation, while a steady average size suggests multigenerational living remains common. These figures help gauge local housing stock, utility demand, and the pace of residential development in Santa Josefa.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 173 5.2
1995 Sep 1 200 4.9
2000 May 1 165 5.21
2007 Aug 1 183 4.55
2010 May 1 206 4.48
2015 Aug 1 259 4.33
173
200
165
183
206
259
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

11th of 11

Relative rank among Santa Josefa's barangays by 2020 population.

29.7 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 37.9 m municipal median.

Barangay Pag-asa is located at approximately 8.0758, 126.0014 (8°04'33" N, 126°00'05" E) on Mindanao , roughly 29.7 meters above sea level.

Hazard Profile & Risk Context

Typhoon

Caraga is exposed to several tropical cyclones each season, less often than the eastern and northern seaboards.

Moderate
Earthquake

Caraga is seismically active, with movement along nearby faults and trenches capable of producing strong earthquakes.

High
Flooding

Localized flooding can occur during heavy rainfall, depending on drainage and proximity to rivers and low ground.

Moderate

General planning context derived from topographic models. Refer to PHIVOLCS and municipal DRRMO advisories for official disaster risk mapping.

Governance & Administrative Record

Local administration setup and statutory registry parameters.

As the primary administrative tier in the Philippines, Barangay Pag-asa in municipality of Santa Josefa, province of Agusan del Sur is led by an elected Punong Barangay alongside a Sangguniang Barangay composed of seven elected council members. The barangay council oversees neighborhood disputes via the Lupong Tagapamayapa, enacts local ordinances, and maintains peace and public safety.

Official Registry

PSGC Statutory Data Sheet

Barangay Name Pag-asa
PSGC Code 1600310011
Population (2020) 888
Rank in Municipality 11th of 11
Coordinates 8.0758, 126.0014 (8°04'33" N, 126°00'05" E)
Elevation 29.7 m above sea level
City / Municipality Santa Josefa
Province Agusan del Sur
Region Caraga
ZIP Code 8512

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

Nearby communities, cultural landmarks, and local services in Santa Josefa.

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in Santa Josefa

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay Pag-asa and the wider Santa Josefa area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay Pag-asa located?

Barangay Pag-asa is a barangay in Santa Josefa, Agusan del Sur, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1600310011 with ZIP code 8512, it had a 2020 Census population of 888. That makes it the 11th most populous of Santa Josefa's 11 barangays (3.6% of the municipal total of 24,667). It sits at about 29.7 m above sea level at coordinates 8.0758, 126.0014.

What is the population of Barangay Pag-asa?

888 as of the 2020 Census, the 11th largest of Santa Josefa's 11 barangays (3.6% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay Pag-asa?

The PSGC code is 1600310011, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pag-asa?

ZIP 8512, covering Santa Josefa and its barangays.

How many barangays does Santa Josefa have?

11 barangays per the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 release.

Notes & Data Sources

  • Administrative boundaries sourced from the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 dataset release.
  • Population figures and geographical metrics are integrated from official PhilAtlas and PSA Census records.