Tacla‑on, 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) | 326 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1436, 125.5816 (11° 9' North, 125° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.5 meters (47.6 feet) |
Tacla‑on is a barangay in the municipality of Salcedo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 326. This represented 1.47% of the total population of Salcedo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tacla-on in the 2015 Census was 352 broken down into 77 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196 | 36 | 5.44 | |
| 259 | 48 | 5.40 | |
| 248 | 47 | 5.28 | |
| 276 | 53 | 5.21 | |
| 266 | 56 | 4.75 | |
| 352 | 77 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tacla-on is 10 to 14, with 45 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 2.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 11.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 38 | 10.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 45 | 12.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 12.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 9.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 7.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 2.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 9 | 2.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 5.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 3.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 6.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 2.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 2.27% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.42% |
| Total | 352 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tacla-on grew from 196 in 1990 to 326 in 2020, an increase of 130 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.60%, or a decrease of 26 people, from the previous population of 352 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 196 | – | |
| 259 | 5.36% | |
| 248 | -0.93% | |
| 276 | 1.49% | |
| 266 | -1.33% | |
| 352 | 5.48% | |
| 326 | -1.60% |
Location
Tacla‑on is situated at approximately 11.1436, 125.5816, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.5 meters or 47.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tacla‑on 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.