Siha, 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) | 1,158 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5855, 125.3918 (11° 35' North, 125° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.1 meters (49.5 feet) |
Siha is a barangay in the city of Borongan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,158. This represented 1.61% of the total population of Borongan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Siha in the 2015 Census was 1,163 broken down into 224 households or an average of 5.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 666 | 118 | 5.64 | |
| 735 | 138 | 5.33 | |
| 782 | 140 | 5.59 | |
| 984 | 177 | 5.56 | |
| 1,147 | 209 | 5.49 | |
| 1,163 | 224 | 5.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Siha is 10 to 14, with 167 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 108 | 9.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 149 | 12.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 167 | 14.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 152 | 13.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 9.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 69 | 5.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 4.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 5.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 64 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 3.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 4.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 2.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 2.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.95% |
| Total | 1,163 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Siha grew from 666 in 1990 to 1,158 in 2020, an increase of 492 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.09%, or a decrease of 5 people, from the previous population of 1,163 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 666 | – | |
| 735 | 1.86% | |
| 782 | 1.34% | |
| 984 | 3.22% | |
| 1,147 | 5.74% | |
| 1,163 | 0.26% | |
| 1,158 | -0.09% |
Location
Siha is situated at approximately 11.5855, 125.3918, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.1 meters or 49.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Siha 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.