Dolores, Municipality of Clarin, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Municipality | Clarin |
| Postal code | 7201 |
| Population (2020) | 1,321 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.2198, 123.8244 (8° 13' North, 123° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 67.2 meters (220.5 feet) |
Dolores is a barangay in the municipality of Clarin, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,321. This represented 3.36% of the total population of Clarin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dolores in the 2015 Census was 1,272 broken down into 255 households or an average of 4.99 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,015 | 185 | 5.49 | |
| 847 | 173 | 4.90 | |
| 1,123 | 232 | 4.84 | |
| 948 | 218 | 4.35 | |
| 1,226 | 274 | 4.47 | |
| 1,272 | 255 | 4.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dolores is 10 to 14, with 142 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 111 | 8.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 116 | 8.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 142 | 10.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 115 | 8.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 125 | 9.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 112 | 8.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 5.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 80 | 6.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 82 | 6.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 6.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 69 | 5.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 4.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 3.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.00% |
| Total | 1,296 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dolores grew from 1,015 in 1990 to 1,321 in 2020, an increase of 306 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.40%, or an increase of 25 people, from the previous population of 1,296 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,015 | – | |
| 847 | -3.33% | |
| 1,123 | 6.23% | |
| 948 | -2.31% | |
| 1,246 | 10.46% | |
| 1,296 | 0.75% | |
| 1,321 | 0.40% |
Location
Dolores is situated at approximately 8.2198, 123.8244, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 67.2 meters or 220.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dolores 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.