Barangay 4, 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) | 354 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0380, 125.4807 (12° 2' North, 125° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Barangay 4, 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 354. This represented 0.79% of the total population of Dolores.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 4 in the 2015 Census was 300 broken down into 63 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | 44 | 5.91 | |
| 280 | 48 | 5.83 | |
| 272 | 47 | 5.79 | |
| 287 | 54 | 5.31 | |
| 278 | 54 | 5.15 | |
| 300 | 63 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 4 is 15 to 19, with 42 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 6.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 25 | 8.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 30 | 9.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 13.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 12.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 8.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 8.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 3.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 4.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 3.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 5.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 3.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.64% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.29% |
| Total | 311 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 4 grew from 260 in 1990 to 354 in 2020, an increase of 94 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.76%, or an increase of 43 people, from the previous population of 311 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 260 | – | |
| 280 | 1.40% | |
| 272 | -0.62% | |
| 287 | 0.74% | |
| 278 | -1.15% | |
| 311 | 2.16% | |
| 354 | 2.76% |
Location
Barangay 4 is situated at approximately 12.0380, 125.4807, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 4 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.