Barangay 8, 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) | 142 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0371, 125.4828 (12° 2' North, 125° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.0 meters (23.0 feet) |
Barangay 8, 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 142. This represented 0.32% of the total population of Dolores.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 8 in the 2015 Census was 209 broken down into 48 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 224 | 35 | 6.40 | |
| 246 | 38 | 6.47 | |
| 181 | 40 | 4.53 | |
| 172 | 36 | 4.78 | |
| 157 | 33 | 4.76 | |
| 209 | 48 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 8 is 15 to 19, with 35 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 11 | 4.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 23 | 10.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 15 | 6.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 15.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 26 | 11.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 20 | 9.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 4.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 7.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 4.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 5.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 5.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 1.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 2.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 2.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 2.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.45% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.90% |
| Total | 221 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 8 fell from 224 in 1990 to 142 in 2020, a decrease of 82 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 8.89%, or a decrease of 79 people, from the previous population of 221 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 224 | – | |
| 246 | 1.77% | |
| 181 | -6.37% | |
| 172 | -0.70% | |
| 157 | -3.27% | |
| 221 | 6.73% | |
| 142 | -8.89% |
Location
Barangay 8 is situated at approximately 12.0371, 125.4828, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.0 meters or 23.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 8 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.