Anuron, Municipality of Mercedes, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Mercedes |
| Postal code | 6808 |
| Population (2020) | 829 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.0888, 125.7183 (11° 5' North, 125° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.6 meters (64.3 feet) |
Anuron is a barangay in the municipality of Mercedes, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 829. This represented 13.56% of the total population of Mercedes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Anuron in the 2015 Census was 814 broken down into 230 households or an average of 3.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 569 | 101 | 5.63 | |
| 689 | 110 | 6.26 | |
| 612 | 121 | 5.06 | |
| 643 | 142 | 4.53 | |
| 737 | 164 | 4.49 | |
| 814 | 230 | 3.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Anuron is 20 to 24, with 89 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 74 | 9.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 81 | 9.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 76 | 9.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 9.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 89 | 10.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 78 | 9.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 8.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 5.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 3.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 3.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 4.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 4.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.49% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.12% |
| Total | 814 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Anuron grew from 569 in 1990 to 829 in 2020, an increase of 260 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.39%, or an increase of 15 people, from the previous population of 814 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 569 | – | |
| 689 | 3.65% | |
| 612 | -2.51% | |
| 643 | 0.68% | |
| 737 | 5.09% | |
| 814 | 1.91% | |
| 829 | 0.39% |
Location
Anuron is situated at approximately 11.0888, 125.7183, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.6 meters or 64.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Anuron 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.