Factoria, Municipality of Oras, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Oras |
| Postal code | 6818 |
| Population (2020) | 547 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0832, 125.4686 (12° 5' North, 125° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.3 meters (30.5 feet) |
Factoria is a barangay in the municipality of Oras, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 547. This represented 1.46% of the total population of Oras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Factoria in the 2015 Census was 555 broken down into 140 households or an average of 3.96 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 388 | 78 | 4.97 | |
| 555 | 96 | 5.78 | |
| 551 | 102 | 5.40 | |
| 525 | 113 | 4.65 | |
| 612 | 132 | 4.64 | |
| 555 | 140 | 3.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Factoria is 10 to 14, with 79 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 9.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 9.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 79 | 14.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 12.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 6.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 5.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 5.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 5.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 6.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.44% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.08% |
| Total | 555 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Factoria grew from 388 in 1990 to 547 in 2020, an increase of 159 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.31%, or a decrease of 8 people, from the previous population of 555 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 388 | – | |
| 555 | 6.94% | |
| 551 | -0.15% | |
| 525 | -0.66% | |
| 612 | 5.74% | |
| 555 | -1.84% | |
| 547 | -0.31% |
Location
Factoria is situated at approximately 12.0832, 125.4686, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.3 meters or 30.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Factoria 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.