Barangay 7, 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) | 1,481 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1231, 125.4471 (11° 7' North, 125° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.3 meters (23.9 feet) |
Barangay 7, 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 1,481. This represented 11.29% of the total population of Giporlos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 7 in the 2015 Census was 1,427 broken down into 380 households or an average of 3.76 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 796 | 135 | 5.90 | |
| 876 | 165 | 5.31 | |
| 889 | 176 | 5.05 | |
| 1,086 | 217 | 5.00 | |
| 1,188 | 254 | 4.68 | |
| 1,427 | 380 | 3.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Barangay 7 are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 180 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 15 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 143 | 10.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 180 | 12.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 180 | 12.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 153 | 10.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 110 | 7.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 94 | 6.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 89 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 6.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 4.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 3.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 64 | 4.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 2.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 2.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 2.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.33% |
| Total | 1,427 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 7 grew from 796 in 1990 to 1,481 in 2020, an increase of 685 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.78%, or an increase of 54 people, from the previous population of 1,427 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 796 | – | |
| 876 | 1.81% | |
| 889 | 0.32% | |
| 1,086 | 2.80% | |
| 1,188 | 3.32% | |
| 1,427 | 3.55% | |
| 1,481 | 0.78% |
Location
Barangay 7 is situated at approximately 11.1231, 125.4471, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.3 meters or 23.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 7 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.