Barangay 5, 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) | 206 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0360, 125.4829 (12° 2' North, 125° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.4 meters (17.7 feet) |
Barangay 5, 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 206. This represented 0.46% of the total population of Dolores.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 5 in the 2015 Census was 257 broken down into 50 households or an average of 5.14 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 295 | 52 | 5.67 | |
| 281 | 56 | 5.02 | |
| 246 | 50 | 4.92 | |
| 265 | 55 | 4.82 | |
| 262 | 63 | 4.16 | |
| 257 | 50 | 5.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 5 is 10 to 14, with 33 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 14 | 5.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 21 | 8.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 33 | 12.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 26 | 10.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 8.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 21 | 8.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 5.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 7.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 6.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 5.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 5.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 2.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 4.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 3.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.56% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.39% |
| Total | 257 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 5 fell from 295 in 1990 to 206 in 2020, a decrease of 89 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 4.55%, or a decrease of 51 people, from the previous population of 257 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 295 | – | |
| 281 | -0.91% | |
| 246 | -2.81% | |
| 265 | 1.03% | |
| 262 | -0.41% | |
| 257 | -0.37% | |
| 206 | -4.55% |
Location
Barangay 5 is situated at approximately 12.0360, 125.4829, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.4 meters or 17.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 5 shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Barangay 3 (Poblacion), Dolores, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 9 (Poblacion), Dolores, Eastern Samar
- Rawis, Can-avid, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 7 (Poblacion), Dolores, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 8 (Poblacion), Dolores, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 4 (Poblacion), Dolores, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 6 (Poblacion), Dolores, Eastern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.