Barangay 2, 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) | 457 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1202, 125.4501 (11° 7' North, 125° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.2 meters (13.8 feet) |
Barangay 2, 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 457. This represented 3.48% of the total population of Giporlos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 2 in the 2015 Census was 485 broken down into 115 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 614 | 91 | 6.75 | |
| 529 | 105 | 5.04 | |
| 510 | 94 | 5.43 | |
| 505 | 101 | 5.00 | |
| 510 | 112 | 4.55 | |
| 485 | 115 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 2 is 15 to 19, with 62 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 33 | 6.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 48 | 9.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 32 | 6.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 62 | 12.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 8.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 8.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 6.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 6.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 3.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 3.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 5.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 4.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 3.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.06% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.86% |
| Total | 485 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 2 fell from 614 in 1990 to 457 in 2020, a decrease of 157 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.24%, or a decrease of 28 people, from the previous population of 485 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 614 | – | |
| 529 | -2.75% | |
| 510 | -0.78% | |
| 505 | -0.14% | |
| 511 | 0.43% | |
| 485 | -0.99% | |
| 457 | -1.24% |
Location
Barangay 2 is situated at approximately 11.1202, 125.4501, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.2 meters or 13.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 2 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.