Tiguib, 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) | 806 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1404, 125.4425 (12° 8' North, 125° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.9 meters (32.5 feet) |
Tiguib, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Oras, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 806. This represented 2.15% of the total population of Oras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tiguib in the 2015 Census was 905 broken down into 219 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | 158 | 5.70 | |
| 1,098 | 185 | 5.94 | |
| 972 | 190 | 5.12 | |
| 849 | 171 | 4.96 | |
| 930 | 194 | 4.79 | |
| 905 | 219 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tiguib is 20 to 24, with 89 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 71 | 7.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 83 | 9.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 87 | 9.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 84 | 9.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 89 | 9.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 7.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 5.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 5.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 6.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 6.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 5.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 5.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 1.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 2.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.63% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 2.72% |
| Total | 919 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tiguib fell from 901 in 1990 to 806 in 2020, a decrease of 95 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.72%, or a decrease of 113 people, from the previous population of 919 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 901 | – | |
| 1,125 | 4.25% | |
| 972 | -3.09% | |
| 849 | -1.85% | |
| 930 | 3.37% | |
| 919 | -0.23% | |
| 806 | -2.72% |
Location
Tiguib is situated at approximately 12.1404, 125.4425, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.9 meters or 32.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tiguib 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.