Barangay 4, 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) | 357 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1215, 125.4506 (11° 7' North, 125° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.8 meters (19.0 feet) |
Barangay 4, 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 357. This represented 2.72% of the total population of Giporlos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 4 in the 2015 Census was 385 broken down into 88 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 564 | 84 | 6.71 | |
| 352 | 72 | 4.89 | |
| 374 | 73 | 5.12 | |
| 363 | 70 | 5.19 | |
| 339 | 72 | 4.71 | |
| 385 | 88 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 4 is 5 to 9, with 45 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 22 | 5.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 11.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 33 | 8.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 39 | 10.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 8.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 10.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 4.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 4.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 4.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 5.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 5.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 5.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 3.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 2.34% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.30% |
| Total | 385 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 4 fell from 564 in 1990 to 357 in 2020, a decrease of 207 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.58%, or a decrease of 28 people, from the previous population of 385 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 564 | – | |
| 352 | -8.45% | |
| 374 | 1.31% | |
| 363 | -0.41% | |
| 339 | -2.46% | |
| 385 | 2.45% | |
| 357 | -1.58% |
Location
Barangay 4 is situated at approximately 11.1215, 125.4506, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.8 meters or 19.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 4 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.