Commonwealth, Municipality of Rosario, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Rosario |
| Postal code | 6416 |
| Population (2020) | 2,050 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5221, 124.4279 (12° 31' North, 124° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) |
Commonwealth is a barangay in the municipality of Rosario, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,050. This represented 18.72% of the total population of Rosario.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Commonwealth in the 2015 Census was 1,957 broken down into 389 households or an average of 5.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,002 | 181 | 5.54 | |
| 1,436 | 214 | 6.71 | |
| 1,522 | 238 | 6.39 | |
| 1,616 | 289 | 5.59 | |
| 1,913 | 352 | 5.43 | |
| 1,957 | 389 | 5.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Commonwealth is 10 to 14, with 278 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 203 | 10.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 242 | 12.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 278 | 14.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 225 | 11.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 162 | 8.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 138 | 7.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 114 | 5.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 109 | 5.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 87 | 4.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 77 | 3.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 82 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 2.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.56% |
| Total | 1,957 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Commonwealth grew from 1,002 in 1990 to 2,050 in 2020, an increase of 1,048 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.98%, or an increase of 93 people, from the previous population of 1,957 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,002 | – | |
| 1,436 | 6.97% | |
| 1,522 | 1.25% | |
| 1,616 | 0.83% | |
| 1,913 | 6.33% | |
| 1,957 | 0.43% | |
| 2,050 | 0.98% |
Location
Commonwealth is situated at approximately 12.5221, 124.4279, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.5 meters or 11.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Commonwealth 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.