Solong, Municipality of Can-avid, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Can-Avid |
| Postal code | 6806 |
| Population (2020) | 730 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0159, 125.4154 (12° 1' North, 125° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.1 meters (43.0 feet) |
Solong is a barangay in the municipality of Can-Avid, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 730. This represented 3.37% of the total population of Can-avid.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Solong in the 2015 Census was 662 broken down into 147 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 372 | 65 | 5.72 | |
| 416 | 84 | 4.95 | |
| 509 | 85 | 5.99 | |
| 598 | 118 | 5.07 | |
| 572 | 115 | 4.97 | |
| 662 | 147 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Solong is 10 to 14, with 97 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 9.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 88 | 13.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 97 | 14.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 78 | 11.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 7.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 5.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 3.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 4.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 4.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 3.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.30% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.76% |
| Total | 662 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Solong grew from 372 in 1990 to 730 in 2020, an increase of 358 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.08%, or an increase of 68 people, from the previous population of 662 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 372 | – | |
| 416 | 2.12% | |
| 509 | 4.42% | |
| 598 | 2.25% | |
| 572 | -1.61% | |
| 662 | 2.82% | |
| 730 | 2.08% |
Location
Solong is situated at approximately 12.0159, 125.4154, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.1 meters or 43.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Solong shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Carolina, Can-avid, Eastern Samar
- Tikling, Dolores, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 4 Poblacion, Can-avid, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 9 Poblacion, Can-avid, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 5 Poblacion, Can-avid, Eastern Samar
- Tanauan, Dolores, Eastern Samar
- Malogo, Can-avid, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 10 Poblacion, Can-avid, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 8 Poblacion, Can-avid, Eastern Samar
- Dampigan, Dolores, Eastern Samar
- Obong, Can-avid, Eastern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.