San Luis, Municipality of Taft, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Taft |
| Postal code | 6816 |
| Population (2020) | 1,255 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9426, 125.4244 (11° 57' North, 125° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.0 meters (29.5 feet) |
San Luis is a barangay in the municipality of Taft, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,255. This represented 6.68% of the total population of Taft.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Luis in the 2015 Census was 1,118 broken down into 278 households or an average of 4.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 893 | 170 | 5.25 | |
| 1,059 | 189 | 5.60 | |
| 990 | 209 | 4.74 | |
| 1,029 | 220 | 4.68 | |
| 1,017 | 236 | 4.31 | |
| 1,118 | 278 | 4.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Luis is 5 to 9, with 134 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 112 | 10.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 134 | 11.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 133 | 11.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 113 | 10.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 85 | 7.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 5.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 6.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 5.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 62 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 5.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 2.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 3.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 2.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 2.06% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.07% |
| Total | 1,118 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Luis grew from 893 in 1990 to 1,255 in 2020, an increase of 362 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.46%, or an increase of 137 people, from the previous population of 1,118 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 893 | – | |
| 1,059 | 3.25% | |
| 995 | -1.33% | |
| 1,029 | 0.46% | |
| 1,017 | -0.43% | |
| 1,118 | 1.82% | |
| 1,255 | 2.46% |
Location
San Luis is situated at approximately 11.9426, 125.4244, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.0 meters or 29.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Luis 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.