Punta Maria, City of Borongan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| City | Borongan |
| Postal code | 6800 |
| Population (2020) | 602 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.6726, 125.4838 (11° 40' North, 125° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.3 meters (30.5 feet) |
Punta Maria is a barangay in the city of Borongan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 602. This represented 0.84% of the total population of Borongan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Punta Maria in the 2015 Census was 590 broken down into 136 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 397 | 69 | 5.75 | |
| 456 | 83 | 5.49 | |
| 534 | 97 | 5.51 | |
| 483 | 104 | 4.64 | |
| 561 | 116 | 4.84 | |
| 590 | 136 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Punta Maria is 1 to 4, with 64 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 3.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 10.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 44 | 7.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 37 | 6.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 50 | 8.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 9.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 8.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 7.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 6.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 4.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 5.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 4.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 4.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 2.03% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 2.03% |
| Total | 590 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Punta Maria grew from 397 in 1990 to 602 in 2020, an increase of 205 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.42%, or an increase of 12 people, from the previous population of 590 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 397 | – | |
| 456 | 2.63% | |
| 534 | 3.44% | |
| 483 | -1.37% | |
| 561 | 5.60% | |
| 590 | 0.96% | |
| 602 | 0.42% |
Location
Punta Maria is situated at approximately 11.6726, 125.4838, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.3 meters or 30.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Punta Maria 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.