Barangay 5, 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) | 1,553 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1232, 125.4536 (11° 7' North, 125° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.5 meters (41.0 feet) |
Barangay 5, 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 1,553. This represented 11.84% of the total population of Giporlos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 5 in the 2015 Census was 1,519 broken down into 326 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 964 | 155 | 6.22 | |
| 852 | 155 | 5.50 | |
| 918 | 172 | 5.34 | |
| 1,285 | 225 | 5.71 | |
| 1,256 | 238 | 5.28 | |
| 1,519 | 326 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 5 is 10 to 14, with 196 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 3.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 160 | 10.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 193 | 12.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 196 | 12.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 165 | 10.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 149 | 9.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 108 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 81 | 5.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 73 | 4.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 3.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 4.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 68 | 4.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 3.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 1.31% |
| Total | 1,525 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 5 grew from 964 in 1990 to 1,553 in 2020, an increase of 589 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.38%, or an increase of 28 people, from the previous population of 1,525 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 964 | – | |
| 852 | -2.29% | |
| 918 | 1.61% | |
| 1,285 | 4.75% | |
| 1,256 | -0.83% | |
| 1,525 | 3.76% | |
| 1,553 | 0.38% |
Location
Barangay 5 is situated at approximately 11.1232, 125.4536, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.5 meters or 41.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 5 shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Barangay 2 (Poblacion), Giporlos, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 3 (Poblacion), Giporlos, Eastern Samar
- Coticot, Giporlos, Eastern Samar
- Santa Cruz (Cansingkol), Giporlos, Eastern Samar
- President Roxas, Giporlos, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 6 (Poblacion), Giporlos, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 4 (Poblacion), Giporlos, Eastern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.