Tikling, 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) | 580 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0110, 125.5577 (12° 1' North, 125° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.9 meters (81.7 feet) |
Tikling is a barangay in the municipality of Dolores, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 580. This represented 1.30% of the total population of Dolores.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tikling in the 2015 Census was 513 broken down into 116 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 344 | 60 | 5.73 | |
| 501 | 88 | 5.69 | |
| 476 | 96 | 4.96 | |
| 485 | 93 | 5.22 | |
| 446 | 94 | 4.74 | |
| 513 | 116 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Tikling are in the ranges 10 to 14, and 15 to 19, with 72 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 6.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 13.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 72 | 14.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 14.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 7.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 5.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 5.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 6.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 7.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 4.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 3.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 2.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.58% |
| Total | 513 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tikling grew from 344 in 1990 to 580 in 2020, an increase of 236 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.62%, or an increase of 67 people, from the previous population of 513 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 344 | – | |
| 501 | 7.30% | |
| 476 | -1.09% | |
| 485 | 0.26% | |
| 446 | -3.01% | |
| 513 | 2.70% | |
| 580 | 2.62% |
Location
Tikling is situated at approximately 12.0110, 125.5577. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.9 meters or 81.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tikling 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.