Barangay 14, Municipality of Dolores, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Dolores |
| Postal code | 6817 |
| Population (2020) | 1,420 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0410, 125.4829 (12° 2' North, 125° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.7 meters (31.8 feet) |
Barangay 14, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Dolores, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,420. This represented 3.18% of the total population of Dolores.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 14 in the 2015 Census was 1,280 broken down into 296 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 676 | 117 | 5.78 | |
| 655 | 104 | 6.30 | |
| 277 | 54 | 5.13 | |
| 908 | 191 | 4.75 | |
| 985 | 202 | 4.88 | |
| 1,280 | 296 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 14 is 5 to 9, with 166 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 113 | 8.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 166 | 12.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 152 | 11.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 137 | 10.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 133 | 10.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 92 | 7.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 6.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 90 | 7.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 62 | 4.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 3.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 3.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 2.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.63% |
| Total | 1,280 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 14 grew from 676 in 1990 to 1,420 in 2020, an increase of 744 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.21%, or an increase of 140 people, from the previous population of 1,280 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 676 | – | |
| 655 | -0.59% | |
| 277 | -16.85% | |
| 908 | 17.79% | |
| 985 | 3.01% | |
| 1,280 | 5.11% | |
| 1,420 | 2.21% |
Location
Barangay 14 is situated at approximately 12.0410, 125.4829, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.7 meters or 31.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 14 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.