Barangay 6, 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) | 490 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1233, 125.4495 (11° 7' North, 125° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.4 meters (11.2 feet) |
Barangay 6, 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 490. This represented 3.74% of the total population of Giporlos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 6 in the 2015 Census was 522 broken down into 113 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 527 | 86 | 6.13 | |
| 449 | 77 | 5.83 | |
| 434 | 85 | 5.11 | |
| 561 | 103 | 5.45 | |
| 556 | 106 | 5.25 | |
| 522 | 113 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 6 is 15 to 19, with 74 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 37 | 7.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 64 | 12.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 71 | 13.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 74 | 14.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 39 | 7.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 6.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 23 | 4.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 4.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 5.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 4.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 3.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 3.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 2.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.15% |
| Total | 522 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 6 fell from 527 in 1990 to 490 in 2020, a decrease of 37 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.32%, or a decrease of 32 people, from the previous population of 522 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 527 | – | |
| 449 | -2.96% | |
| 434 | -0.73% | |
| 561 | 3.60% | |
| 556 | -0.33% | |
| 522 | -1.19% | |
| 490 | -1.32% |
Location
Barangay 6 is situated at approximately 11.1233, 125.4495, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.4 meters or 11.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 6 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.