Nueva Estrella, Municipality of Cagdianao, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Municipality | Cagdianao |
| Postal code | 8411 |
| Population (2020) | 844 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dinagat |
| Coordinates | 9.9707, 125.6726 (9° 58' North, 125° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.6 meters (15.1 feet) |
Nueva Estrella is a barangay in the municipality of Cagdianao, in the province of Dinagat Islands. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 844. This represented 4.60% of the total population of Cagdianao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nueva Estrella in the 2015 Census was 668 broken down into 178 households or an average of 3.75 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 851 | 177 | 4.81 | |
| 853 | 177 | 4.82 | |
| 945 | 185 | 5.11 | |
| 691 | 170 | 4.06 | |
| 764 | 174 | 4.39 | |
| 668 | 178 | 3.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nueva Estrella is 5 to 9, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 3.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 9.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 13.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 78 | 11.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 6.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 4.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 5.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 7.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 5.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 6.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 4.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 4.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 3.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.95% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.60% |
| Total | 668 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nueva Estrella fell from 851 in 1990 to 844 in 2020, a decrease of 7 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.05%, or an increase of 176 people, from the previous population of 668 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 851 | – | |
| 853 | 0.04% | |
| 945 | 2.22% | |
| 691 | -4.23% | |
| 764 | 3.72% | |
| 668 | -2.52% | |
| 844 | 5.05% |
Location
Nueva Estrella is situated at approximately 9.9707, 125.6726, in the island of Dinagat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.6 meters or 15.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nueva Estrella shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Aurelio, San Jose, Dinagat Islands
- Justiniana Edera, San Jose, Dinagat Islands
- Don Ruben Ecleo (Baltazar), San Jose, Dinagat Islands
- Santa Cruz, San Jose, Dinagat Islands
- Del Pilar, Cagdianao, Dinagat Islands
- Cayetano, Dinagat, Dinagat Islands
- Magsaysay, Dinagat, Dinagat Islands
- Santa Rita, Cagdianao, Dinagat Islands
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.