Damires, Municipality of New Lucena, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | New Lucena |
| Postal code | 5005 |
| Population (2020) | 1,220 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8602, 122.5955 (10° 52' North, 122° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.8 meters (78.1 feet) |
Damires is a barangay in the municipality of New Lucena, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,220. This represented 5.02% of the total population of New Lucena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Damires in the 2015 Census was 1,191 broken down into 255 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 722 | 120 | 6.02 | |
| 844 | 136 | 6.21 | |
| 939 | 169 | 5.56 | |
| 1,144 | 224 | 5.11 | |
| 1,163 | 239 | 4.87 | |
| 1,191 | 255 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Damires is 5 to 9, with 135 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 110 | 9.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 135 | 11.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 116 | 9.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 107 | 8.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 107 | 8.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 97 | 8.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 98 | 8.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 79 | 6.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 5.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 4.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 3.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 3.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.26% |
| Total | 1,191 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Damires grew from 722 in 1990 to 1,220 in 2020, an increase of 498 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.51%, or an increase of 29 people, from the previous population of 1,191 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 722 | – | |
| 844 | 2.97% | |
| 939 | 2.31% | |
| 1,144 | 2.76% | |
| 1,163 | 0.60% | |
| 1,191 | 0.45% | |
| 1,220 | 0.51% |
Location
Damires is situated at approximately 10.8602, 122.5955, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.8 meters or 78.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Damires 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.