Esmerada, Municipality of Pilar, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Pilar |
| Postal code | 4714 |
| Population (2020) | 555 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9869, 123.7154 (12° 59' North, 123° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.9 meters (85.0 feet) |
Esmerada is a barangay in the municipality of Pilar, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 555. This represented 0.73% of the total population of Pilar.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Esmerada in the 2015 Census was 512 broken down into 96 households or an average of 5.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 336 | 54 | 6.22 | |
| 391 | 66 | 5.92 | |
| 380 | 73 | 5.21 | |
| 362 | 72 | 5.03 | |
| 410 | 84 | 4.88 | |
| 512 | 96 | 5.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Esmerada is 10 to 14, with 78 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 46 | 8.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 13.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 78 | 15.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 11.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 8.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 6.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 4.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 5.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 4.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 4.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 3.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.59% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.98% |
| Total | 512 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Esmerada grew from 336 in 1990 to 555 in 2020, an increase of 219 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.71%, or an increase of 43 people, from the previous population of 512 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 336 | – | |
| 391 | 2.88% | |
| 380 | -0.61% | |
| 362 | -0.67% | |
| 410 | 4.64% | |
| 512 | 4.32% | |
| 555 | 1.71% |
Location
Esmerada is situated at approximately 12.9869, 123.7154, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.9 meters or 85.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Esmerada 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.