Dororian, Municipality of Gigmoto, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Gigmoto |
| Postal code | 4804 |
| Population (2020) | 1,445 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.7510, 124.3923 (13° 45' North, 124° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.7 meters (77.8 feet) |
Dororian is a barangay in the municipality of Gigmoto, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,445. This represented 16.59% of the total population of Gigmoto.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dororian in the 2015 Census was 1,312 broken down into 311 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,205 | 204 | 5.91 | |
| 1,156 | 226 | 5.12 | |
| 1,171 | 226 | 5.18 | |
| 1,169 | 238 | 4.91 | |
| 1,253 | 261 | 4.80 | |
| 1,312 | 311 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dororian is 10 to 14, with 170 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 3.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 135 | 10.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 165 | 12.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 170 | 12.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 125 | 9.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 104 | 7.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 78 | 5.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 5.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 4.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 4.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 67 | 5.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 3.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 3.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 2.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.30% |
| Total | 1,312 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dororian grew from 1,205 in 1990 to 1,445 in 2020, an increase of 240 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.05%, or an increase of 133 people, from the previous population of 1,312 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,205 | – | |
| 1,156 | -0.77% | |
| 1,171 | 0.28% | |
| 1,169 | -0.02% | |
| 1,253 | 2.56% | |
| 1,312 | 0.88% | |
| 1,445 | 2.05% |
Location
Dororian is situated at approximately 13.7510, 124.3923, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.7 meters or 77.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dororian 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.