Cularima, Municipality of Catarman, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Catarman |
| Postal code | 6400 |
| Population (2020) | 294 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4057, 124.5988 (12° 24' North, 124° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.2 meters (69.6 feet) |
Cularima is a barangay in the municipality of Catarman, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 294. This represented 0.30% of the total population of Catarman.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cularima in the 2015 Census was 344 broken down into 70 households or an average of 4.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 265 | 49 | 5.41 | |
| 304 | 63 | 4.83 | |
| 285 | 51 | 5.59 | |
| 344 | 66 | 5.21 | |
| 387 | 68 | 5.69 | |
| 344 | 70 | 4.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cularima is 10 to 14, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 0.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 41 | 11.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 10.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 15.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 43 | 12.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 11.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 5.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 15 | 4.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 4.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 4.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 5.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 2.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 5.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.29% |
| Total | 344 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cularima grew from 265 in 1990 to 294 in 2020, an increase of 29 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.25%, or a decrease of 50 people, from the previous population of 344 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 265 | – | |
| 304 | 2.61% | |
| 285 | -1.37% | |
| 344 | 2.63% | |
| 387 | 4.38% | |
| 344 | -2.22% | |
| 294 | -3.25% |
Location
Cularima is situated at approximately 12.4057, 124.5988, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.2 meters or 69.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cularima 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.