Caridad, Municipality of Salcedo, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Salcedo |
| Postal code | 6807 |
| Population (2020) | 424 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1744, 125.5829 (11° 10' North, 125° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.0 meters (52.5 feet) |
Caridad is a barangay in the municipality of Salcedo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 424. This represented 1.92% of the total population of Salcedo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caridad in the 2015 Census was 457 broken down into 103 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 408 | 72 | 5.67 | |
| 314 | 62 | 5.06 | |
| 330 | 64 | 5.16 | |
| 385 | 80 | 4.81 | |
| 421 | 87 | 4.84 | |
| 457 | 103 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caridad is 5 to 9, with 61 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 40 | 8.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 13.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 53 | 11.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 12.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 10.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 6.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 3.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 5.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 6.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 3.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 2.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 2.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 2.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.75% |
| Total | 457 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caridad grew from 408 in 1990 to 424 in 2020, an increase of 16 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.57%, or a decrease of 33 people, from the previous population of 457 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 408 | – | |
| 314 | -4.79% | |
| 330 | 1.07% | |
| 385 | 2.15% | |
| 421 | 3.31% | |
| 457 | 1.57% | |
| 424 | -1.57% |
Location
Caridad is situated at approximately 11.1744, 125.5829, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.0 meters or 52.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caridad 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.