Dampigan, 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) | 1,429 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0333, 125.4414 (12° 2' North, 125° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Dampigan is a barangay in the municipality of Dolores, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,429. This represented 3.20% of the total population of Dolores.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dampigan in the 2015 Census was 1,322 broken down into 319 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,615 | 274 | 5.89 | |
| 1,038 | 197 | 5.27 | |
| 1,046 | 218 | 4.80 | |
| 797 | 198 | 4.03 | |
| 1,055 | 231 | 4.57 | |
| 1,322 | 319 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Dampigan are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 151 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 133 | 10.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 151 | 11.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 151 | 11.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 135 | 10.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 138 | 10.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 110 | 8.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 81 | 6.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 73 | 5.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 3.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 3.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 2.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.91% |
| Total | 1,322 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dampigan fell from 1,615 in 1990 to 1,429 in 2020, a decrease of 186 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.65%, or an increase of 107 people, from the previous population of 1,322 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,615 | – | |
| 1,038 | -7.95% | |
| 1,046 | 0.16% | |
| 797 | -3.68% | |
| 1,055 | 10.75% | |
| 1,322 | 4.39% | |
| 1,429 | 1.65% |
Location
Dampigan is situated at approximately 12.0333, 125.4414, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dampigan 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.