Barangay 9, 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) | 359 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0390, 125.4813 (12° 2' North, 125° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.7 meters (22.0 feet) |
Barangay 9, 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 359. This represented 0.80% of the total population of Dolores.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 9 in the 2015 Census was 390 broken down into 86 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 389 | 71 | 5.48 | |
| 406 | 64 | 6.34 | |
| 360 | 62 | 5.81 | |
| 352 | 70 | 5.03 | |
| 379 | 84 | 4.51 | |
| 390 | 86 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 9 is 15 to 19, with 47 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 9.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 40 | 10.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 11.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 12.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 38 | 9.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 6.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 6.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 4.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 3.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 4.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 5.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 3.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 3.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.54% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.03% |
| Total | 390 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 9 fell from 389 in 1990 to 359 in 2020, a decrease of 30 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.73%, or a decrease of 31 people, from the previous population of 390 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 389 | – | |
| 406 | 0.80% | |
| 360 | -2.55% | |
| 352 | -0.31% | |
| 379 | 2.73% | |
| 390 | 0.55% | |
| 359 | -1.73% |
Location
Barangay 9 is situated at approximately 12.0390, 125.4813, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.7 meters or 22.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 9 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.