Tandang Sora, 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) | 160 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2636, 125.4762 (11° 16' North, 125° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 222.1 meters (728.7 feet) |
Tandang Sora is a barangay in the municipality of General Macarthur, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 160. This represented 1.11% of the total population of General Macarthur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tandang Sora in the 2015 Census was 107 broken down into 20 households or an average of 5.35 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 15 | 6.80 | |
| 128 | 18 | 7.11 | |
| 139 | 24 | 5.79 | |
| 194 | 30 | 6.47 | |
| 128 | 21 | 6.10 | |
| 107 | 20 | 5.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tandang Sora is 15 to 19, with 16 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 50 to 54, 55 to 59, and 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 3.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 10 | 9.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 14 | 13.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 15 | 14.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 16 | 14.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 7 | 6.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 8 | 7.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 7 | 6.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 4 | 3.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 5 | 4.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 5 | 4.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 2 | 1.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 1.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 2.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 2.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 1.87% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 107 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tandang Sora grew from 102 in 1990 to 160 in 2020, an increase of 58 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 8.84%, or an increase of 53 people, from the previous population of 107 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 102 | – | |
| 128 | 4.35% | |
| 139 | 1.78% | |
| 194 | 4.71% | |
| 128 | -14.05% | |
| 107 | -3.35% | |
| 160 | 8.84% |
Location
Tandang Sora is situated at approximately 11.2636, 125.4762, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 222.1 meters or 728.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tandang Sora 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.