Sila, Municipality of San Vicente, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | San Vicente |
| Postal code | 6419 |
| Population (2020) | 449 |
| Coordinates | 12.3527, 124.0348 (12° 21' North, 124° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.8 meters (9.2 feet) |
Sila is a barangay in the municipality of San Vicente, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 449. This represented 6.48% of the total population of San Vicente.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sila in the 2015 Census was 465 broken down into 105 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 306 | 78 | 3.92 | |
| 283 | 70 | 4.04 | |
| 284 | 69 | 4.12 | |
| 368 | 80 | 4.60 | |
| 463 | 100 | 4.63 | |
| 465 | 105 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sila is 15 to 19, with 62 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 9.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 50 | 10.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 51 | 10.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 62 | 13.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 7.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 5.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 4.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 7.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 5.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 3.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 3.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 2.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.08% |
| Total | 465 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sila grew from 306 in 1990 to 449 in 2020, an increase of 143 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.73%, or a decrease of 16 people, from the previous population of 465 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 306 | – | |
| 283 | -1.45% | |
| 284 | 0.08% | |
| 368 | 3.64% | |
| 463 | 8.72% | |
| 465 | 0.08% | |
| 449 | -0.73% |
Location
Sila is situated at approximately 12.3527, 124.0348. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.8 meters or 9.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sila does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.