New Salem, Municipality of Gerona, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Municipality | Gerona |
| Postal code | 2302 |
| Population (2020) | 1,233 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.6040, 120.5016 (15° 36' North, 120° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 39.3 meters (128.9 feet) |
New Salem is a barangay in the municipality of Gerona, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,233. This represented 1.30% of the total population of Gerona.
Demographics
Households
The household population of New Salem in the 2015 Census was 1,113 broken down into 284 households or an average of 3.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 767 | 156 | 4.92 | |
| 873 | 187 | 4.67 | |
| 886 | 212 | 4.18 | |
| 1,056 | 258 | 4.09 | |
| 1,206 | 283 | 4.26 | |
| 1,113 | 284 | 3.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in New Salem is 10 to 14, with 129 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 70 to 74, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 85 | 7.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 8.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 129 | 11.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 94 | 8.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 7.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 6.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 5.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 4.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 81 | 7.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 91 | 8.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 4.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 3.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 4.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.71% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.71% |
| Total | 1,113 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of New Salem grew from 767 in 1990 to 1,233 in 2020, an increase of 466 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.18%, or an increase of 120 people, from the previous population of 1,113 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 767 | – | |
| 873 | 2.45% | |
| 886 | 0.32% | |
| 1,056 | 2.45% | |
| 1,206 | 4.95% | |
| 1,113 | -1.52% | |
| 1,233 | 2.18% |
Location
New Salem is situated at approximately 15.6040, 120.5016, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 39.3 meters or 128.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
New Salem 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.