Waso, Municipality of Llorente, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Llorente |
| Postal code | 6803 |
| Population (2020) | 447 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.3668, 125.5072 (11° 22' North, 125° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.2 meters (49.9 feet) |
Waso is a barangay in the municipality of Llorente, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 447. This represented 2.08% of the total population of Llorente.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Waso in the 2015 Census was 392 broken down into 88 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 335 | 59 | 5.68 | |
| 310 | 56 | 5.54 | |
| 397 | 71 | 5.59 | |
| 305 | 61 | 5.00 | |
| 347 | 66 | 5.26 | |
| 392 | 88 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Waso is 15 to 19, with 54 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 9.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 9.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 40 | 10.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 54 | 13.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 11.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 9.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 3.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 2.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 5.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 4.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 3.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 2.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.77% |
| Total | 392 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Waso grew from 335 in 1990 to 447 in 2020, an increase of 112 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.80%, or an increase of 55 people, from the previous population of 392 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 335 | – | |
| 310 | -1.44% | |
| 397 | 5.45% | |
| 305 | -3.57% | |
| 347 | 4.81% | |
| 392 | 2.35% | |
| 447 | 2.80% |
Location
Waso is situated at approximately 11.3668, 125.5072, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.2 meters or 49.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Waso 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.