Barangay 1, Municipality of Giporlos, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Giporlos |
| Postal code | 6811 |
| Population (2020) | 1,551 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1194, 125.4474 (11° 7' North, 125° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) |
Barangay 1, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Giporlos, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,551. This represented 11.82% of the total population of Giporlos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 1 in the 2015 Census was 1,470 broken down into 353 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,110 | 178 | 6.24 | |
| 1,010 | 191 | 5.29 | |
| 881 | 177 | 4.98 | |
| 1,179 | 244 | 4.83 | |
| 1,322 | 283 | 4.67 | |
| 1,470 | 353 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 1 is 5 to 9, with 161 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 2.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 144 | 9.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 161 | 10.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 151 | 10.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 136 | 9.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 155 | 10.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 116 | 7.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 84 | 5.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 5.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 4.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 72 | 4.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 76 | 5.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 2.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 2.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.63% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.09% |
| Total | 1,470 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 1 grew from 1,110 in 1990 to 1,551 in 2020, an increase of 441 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.14%, or an increase of 81 people, from the previous population of 1,470 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,110 | – | |
| 1,014 | -1.68% | |
| 881 | -2.97% | |
| 1,179 | 4.10% | |
| 1,322 | 4.26% | |
| 1,470 | 2.04% | |
| 1,551 | 1.14% |
Location
Barangay 1 is situated at approximately 11.1194, 125.4474, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.3 meters or 20.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 1 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.