Kandalakit, Municipality of Sulat, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Sulat |
| Postal code | 6815 |
| Population (2020) | 128 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8300, 125.3858 (11° 50' North, 125° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.1 meters (72.5 feet) |
Kandalakit is a barangay in the municipality of Sulat, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 128. This represented 0.81% of the total population of Sulat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kandalakit in the 2015 Census was 115 broken down into 30 households or an average of 3.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | 43 | 4.81 | |
| 162 | 28 | 5.79 | |
| 179 | 30 | 5.97 | |
| 400 | 79 | 5.06 | |
| 232 | 62 | 3.74 | |
| 115 | 30 | 3.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Kandalakit are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 20 to 24, with 14 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 45 to 49, 55 to 59, and 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 2.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 9 | 7.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 14 | 12.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 10 | 8.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 11 | 9.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 14 | 12.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 9 | 7.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 8 | 6.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 8 | 6.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 3 | 2.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 2 | 1.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 9.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 1.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 4.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 3.48% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 1.74% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 115 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kandalakit fell from 207 in 1990 to 128 in 2020, a decrease of 79 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.28%, or an increase of 13 people, from the previous population of 115 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 207 | – | |
| 162 | -4.49% | |
| 179 | 2.16% | |
| 400 | 11.73% | |
| 232 | -17.99% | |
| 115 | -12.51% | |
| 128 | 2.28% |
Location
Kandalakit is situated at approximately 11.8300, 125.3858, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.1 meters or 72.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kandalakit 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.