Helen, Municipality of Larena, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Larena |
| Postal code | 6226 |
| Population (2020) | 1,348 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.2524, 123.5947 (9° 15' North, 123° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.1 meters (75.8 feet) |
Helen, formerly Datag, is a barangay in the municipality of Larena, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,348. This represented 9.33% of the total population of Larena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Helen in the 2015 Census was 1,243 broken down into 307 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 975 | 177 | 5.51 | |
| 994 | 200 | 4.97 | |
| 1,166 | 222 | 5.25 | |
| 1,289 | 262 | 4.92 | |
| 1,262 | 273 | 4.62 | |
| 1,243 | 307 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Helen is 20 to 24, with 129 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 88 | 7.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 7.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 98 | 7.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 6.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 129 | 10.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 8.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 6.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 7.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 82 | 6.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 73 | 5.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 79 | 6.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 4.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 3.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 3.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 2.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.77% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.93% |
| Total | 1,243 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Helen grew from 975 in 1990 to 1,348 in 2020, an increase of 373 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.72%, or an increase of 105 people, from the previous population of 1,243 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 975 | – | |
| 994 | 0.36% | |
| 1,166 | 3.48% | |
| 1,289 | 1.39% | |
| 1,262 | -0.77% | |
| 1,243 | -0.29% | |
| 1,348 | 1.72% |
Location
Helen is situated at approximately 9.2524, 123.5947, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.1 meters or 75.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Helen 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.