Barangay 6, 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) | 129 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0383, 125.4811 (12° 2' North, 125° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.7 meters (25.3 feet) |
Barangay 6, 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 129. This represented 0.29% of the total population of Dolores.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 6 in the 2015 Census was 136 broken down into 27 households or an average of 5.04 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169 | 30 | 5.63 | |
| 177 | 31 | 5.71 | |
| 169 | 30 | 5.63 | |
| 113 | 25 | 4.52 | |
| 135 | 29 | 4.66 | |
| 136 | 27 | 5.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 6 is 15 to 19, with 21 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 9 | 6.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 17 | 12.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 18 | 13.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 21 | 15.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 8 | 5.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 4 | 2.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 7 | 5.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 4 | 2.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 10.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 5 | 3.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 5.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 4.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 2.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 2.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 2.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 1.47% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 2.21% |
| Total | 136 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 6 fell from 169 in 1990 to 129 in 2020, a decrease of 40 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.11%, or a decrease of 7 people, from the previous population of 136 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 169 | – | |
| 177 | 0.87% | |
| 169 | -0.99% | |
| 113 | -5.40% | |
| 135 | 6.69% | |
| 136 | 0.14% | |
| 129 | -1.11% |
Location
Barangay 6 is situated at approximately 12.0383, 125.4811, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.7 meters or 25.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 6 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.