East Dirita, Municipality of San Antonio, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | San Antonio |
| Postal code | 2206 |
| Population (2020) | 3,852 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.9696, 120.0895 (14° 58' North, 120° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.5 meters (60.7 feet) |
East Dirita is a barangay in the municipality of San Antonio, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,852. This represented 10.29% of the total population of San Antonio.
Demographics
Households
The household population of East Dirita in the 2015 Census was 3,573 broken down into 874 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,375 | 516 | 4.60 | |
| 2,213 | 504 | 4.39 | |
| 2,498 | 654 | 3.82 | |
| 3,567 | 740 | 4.82 | |
| 3,420 | 826 | 4.14 | |
| 3,573 | 874 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in East Dirita is 5 to 9, with 405 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 83 | 2.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 300 | 8.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 405 | 11.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 351 | 9.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 332 | 9.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 315 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 286 | 8.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 247 | 6.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 199 | 5.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 227 | 6.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 213 | 5.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 180 | 5.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 133 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 122 | 3.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 82 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 0.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 43 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 0.62% |
| Total | 3,573 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of East Dirita grew from 2,375 in 1990 to 3,852 in 2020, an increase of 1,477 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.60%, or an increase of 279 people, from the previous population of 3,573 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,375 | – | |
| 2,213 | -1.31% | |
| 2,498 | 2.63% | |
| 3,567 | 5.04% | |
| 3,420 | -1.52% | |
| 3,573 | 0.84% | |
| 3,852 | 1.60% |
Location
East Dirita is situated at approximately 14.9696, 120.0895, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.5 meters or 60.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
East Dirita 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.