Aguadahan, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | San Jose |
| Postal code | 6402 |
| Population (2020) | 1,630 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5240, 124.5020 (12° 31' North, 124° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.6 feet) |
Aguadahan is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,630. This represented 9.24% of the total population of San Jose.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Aguadahan in the 2015 Census was 1,661 broken down into 323 households or an average of 5.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 820 | 180 | 4.56 | |
| 959 | 203 | 4.72 | |
| 1,089 | 214 | 5.09 | |
| 1,240 | 243 | 5.10 | |
| 1,579 | 356 | 4.44 | |
| 1,661 | 323 | 5.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aguadahan is 10 to 14, with 224 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 57 | 3.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 187 | 11.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 209 | 12.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 224 | 13.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 182 | 10.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 141 | 8.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 126 | 7.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 110 | 6.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 87 | 5.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 4.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 62 | 3.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 3.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 63 | 3.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 1.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.54% |
| Total | 1,661 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aguadahan grew from 820 in 1990 to 1,630 in 2020, an increase of 810 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.40%, or a decrease of 31 people, from the previous population of 1,661 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 820 | – | |
| 959 | 2.98% | |
| 1,089 | 2.76% | |
| 1,240 | 1.81% | |
| 1,579 | 9.20% | |
| 1,661 | 0.97% | |
| 1,630 | -0.40% |
Location
Aguadahan is situated at approximately 12.5240, 124.5020, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Aguadahan 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.