Laurel, Municipality of General Macarthur, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | General Macarthur |
| Postal code | 6805 |
| Population (2020) | 210 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.3080, 125.5307 (11° 18' North, 125° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 52.0 meters (170.6 feet) |
Laurel is a barangay in the municipality of General Macarthur, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 210. This represented 1.46% of the total population of General Macarthur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laurel in the 2015 Census was 154 broken down into 34 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 | 33 | 5.30 | |
| 135 | 24 | 5.63 | |
| 178 | 32 | 5.56 | |
| 165 | 27 | 6.11 | |
| 106 | 20 | 5.30 | |
| 154 | 34 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laurel is 5 to 9, with 23 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 3.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 12.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 23 | 14.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 20 | 12.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 18 | 11.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 17 | 11.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 9 | 5.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 6 | 3.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 9 | 5.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 5 | 3.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 5.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 4 | 2.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 1.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 1.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.95% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 154 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laurel grew from 175 in 1990 to 210 in 2020, an increase of 35 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.75%, or an increase of 56 people, from the previous population of 154 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 175 | – | |
| 135 | -4.75% | |
| 178 | 6.11% | |
| 165 | -1.04% | |
| 106 | -14.88% | |
| 154 | 7.37% | |
| 210 | 6.75% |
Location
Laurel is situated at approximately 11.3080, 125.5307, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 52.0 meters or 170.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laurel 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.