Geratag, 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) | 2,108 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5187, 124.5133 (12° 31' North, 124° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.2 meters (20.3 feet) |
Geratag is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,108. This represented 11.95% of the total population of San Jose.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Geratag in the 2015 Census was 2,094 broken down into 465 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,098 | 243 | 4.52 | |
| 1,321 | 263 | 5.02 | |
| 1,507 | 303 | 4.97 | |
| 1,862 | 394 | 4.73 | |
| 1,839 | 432 | 4.26 | |
| 2,094 | 465 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Geratag is 15 to 19, with 261 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 216 | 10.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 231 | 10.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 260 | 12.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 261 | 12.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 205 | 9.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 148 | 6.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 108 | 5.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 125 | 5.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 109 | 5.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 120 | 5.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 77 | 3.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 63 | 2.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 2.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 47 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 1.49% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.70% |
| Total | 2,143 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Geratag grew from 1,098 in 1990 to 2,108 in 2020, an increase of 1,010 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.35%, or a decrease of 35 people, from the previous population of 2,143 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,098 | – | |
| 1,321 | 3.52% | |
| 1,507 | 2.86% | |
| 1,862 | 2.96% | |
| 1,839 | -0.45% | |
| 2,143 | 2.96% | |
| 2,108 | -0.35% |
Location
Geratag is situated at approximately 12.5187, 124.5133, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.2 meters or 20.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Geratag 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.