Garita, Municipality of San Enrique, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | San Enrique |
| Postal code | 5036 |
| Population (2020) | 2,012 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.0850, 122.7333 (11° 5' North, 122° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 80.7 meters (264.8 feet) |
Garita is a barangay in the municipality of San Enrique, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,012. This represented 5.45% of the total population of San Enrique.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Garita in the 2015 Census was 1,939 broken down into 434 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,150 | 210 | 5.48 | |
| 1,161 | 211 | 5.50 | |
| 1,289 | 239 | 5.39 | |
| 1,485 | 302 | 4.92 | |
| 1,750 | 341 | 5.13 | |
| 1,939 | 434 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Garita is 5 to 9, with 236 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 177 | 9.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 236 | 12.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 183 | 9.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 196 | 10.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 172 | 8.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 163 | 8.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 137 | 7.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 127 | 6.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 111 | 5.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 106 | 5.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 76 | 3.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 67 | 3.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 1.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.67% |
| Total | 1,939 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Garita grew from 1,150 in 1990 to 2,012 in 2020, an increase of 862 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.78%, or an increase of 73 people, from the previous population of 1,939 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,150 | – | |
| 1,161 | 0.18% | |
| 1,289 | 2.27% | |
| 1,485 | 1.97% | |
| 1,750 | 6.16% | |
| 1,939 | 1.97% | |
| 2,012 | 0.78% |
Location
Garita is situated at approximately 11.0850, 122.7333, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 80.7 meters or 264.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Garita 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.