Barangay 8, 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) | 646 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1202, 125.4477 (11° 7' North, 125° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.6 meters (18.4 feet) |
Barangay 8, 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 646. This represented 4.92% of the total population of Giporlos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 8 in the 2015 Census was 661 broken down into 154 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 579 | 110 | 5.26 | |
| 578 | 114 | 5.07 | |
| 631 | 137 | 4.61 | |
| 637 | 127 | 5.02 | |
| 665 | 131 | 5.08 | |
| 661 | 154 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 8 is 10 to 14, with 85 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 57 | 8.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 52 | 7.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 85 | 12.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 10.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 52 | 7.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 7.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 5.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 5.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 5.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 6.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 3.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 2.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 2.11% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 2.86% |
| Total | 664 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 8 grew from 579 in 1990 to 646 in 2020, an increase of 67 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.58%, or a decrease of 18 people, from the previous population of 664 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 579 | – | |
| 581 | 0.06% | |
| 631 | 1.79% | |
| 639 | 0.17% | |
| 674 | 1.96% | |
| 664 | -0.28% | |
| 646 | -0.58% |
Location
Barangay 8 is situated at approximately 11.1202, 125.4477, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.6 meters or 18.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 8 shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Barangay 2 (Poblacion), Giporlos, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 3 (Poblacion), Giporlos, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 1 (Poblacion), Giporlos, Eastern Samar
- Parina, Giporlos, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 7 (Poblacion), 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.