Barangay 3, 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) | 299 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0357, 125.4825 (12° 2' North, 125° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.8 meters (19.0 feet) |
Barangay 3, 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 299. This represented 0.67% of the total population of Dolores.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 3 in the 2015 Census was 260 broken down into 61 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 378 | 57 | 6.63 | |
| 381 | 63 | 6.05 | |
| 351 | 59 | 5.95 | |
| 282 | 60 | 4.70 | |
| 295 | 62 | 4.76 | |
| 260 | 61 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 3 is 15 to 19, with 34 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 18 | 6.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 24 | 9.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 28 | 10.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 13.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 8.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 6.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 6.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 5.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 6.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 7.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 4.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 4.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 2.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 2.69% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.92% |
| Total | 260 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 3 fell from 378 in 1990 to 299 in 2020, a decrease of 79 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.99%, or an increase of 39 people, from the previous population of 260 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 378 | – | |
| 381 | 0.15% | |
| 351 | -1.74% | |
| 282 | -2.97% | |
| 295 | 1.65% | |
| 260 | -2.38% | |
| 299 | 2.99% |
Location
Barangay 3 is situated at approximately 12.0357, 125.4825, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.8 meters or 19.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 3 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.