Ermita, Municipality of Maripipi, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Maripipi |
| Postal code | 6546 |
| Population (2020) | 746 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Maripipi |
| Coordinates | 11.7826, 124.3368 (11° 47' North, 124° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 251.5 meters (825.1 feet) |
Ermita, formerly Poblacion Sur, is a barangay in the municipality of Maripipi, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 746. This represented 11.71% of the total population of Maripipi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ermita in the 2015 Census was 988 broken down into 191 households or an average of 5.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 923 | 172 | 5.37 | |
| 876 | 168 | 5.21 | |
| 1,049 | 193 | 5.44 | |
| 839 | 188 | 4.46 | |
| 826 | 194 | 4.26 | |
| 988 | 191 | 5.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ermita is 10 to 14, with 94 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 12 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 62 | 6.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 88 | 8.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 94 | 9.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 93 | 9.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 8.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 91 | 9.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 6.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 5.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 4.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 4.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 5.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 56 | 5.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 4.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 3.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.72% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 2.73% |
| Total | 988 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ermita fell from 934 in 1990 to 746 in 2020, a decrease of 188 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.74%, or a decrease of 242 people, from the previous population of 988 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 934 | – | |
| 876 | -1.19% | |
| 1,052 | 4.00% | |
| 839 | -3.07% | |
| 831 | -0.35% | |
| 988 | 3.35% | |
| 746 | -5.74% |
Location
Ermita is situated at approximately 11.7826, 124.3368, in the island of Maripipi. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 251.5 meters or 825.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ermita 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.