Villahermosa, 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) | 891 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1191, 125.2612 (12° 7' North, 125° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.3 meters (50.2 feet) |
Villahermosa is a barangay in the municipality of Dolores, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 891. This represented 2.00% of the total population of Dolores.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Villahermosa in the 2015 Census was 881 broken down into 185 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 914 | 163 | 5.61 | |
| 908 | 146 | 6.22 | |
| 791 | 159 | 4.97 | |
| 761 | 171 | 4.45 | |
| 855 | 176 | 4.86 | |
| 881 | 185 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Villahermosa is 5 to 9, with 128 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 76 | 8.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 128 | 14.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 109 | 12.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 106 | 12.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 8.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 6.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 5.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 6.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 4.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 3.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 2.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.79% |
| Total | 881 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Villahermosa fell from 914 in 1990 to 891 in 2020, a decrease of 23 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.24%, or an increase of 10 people, from the previous population of 881 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 914 | – | |
| 908 | -0.12% | |
| 793 | -2.86% | |
| 761 | -0.57% | |
| 855 | 4.33% | |
| 881 | 0.57% | |
| 891 | 0.24% |
Location
Villahermosa is situated at approximately 12.1191, 125.2612, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.3 meters or 50.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Villahermosa 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.