Costa Rica, Municipality of Almagro, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Almagro |
| Postal code | 6724 |
| Population (2020) | 359 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Almagro |
| Coordinates | 11.9444, 124.3350 (11° 57' North, 124° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.0 meters (108.3 feet) |
Costa Rica is a barangay in the municipality of Almagro, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 359. This represented 3.87% of the total population of Almagro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Costa Rica in the 2015 Census was 408 broken down into 74 households or an average of 5.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 436 | 79 | 5.52 | |
| 490 | 101 | 4.85 | |
| 499 | 101 | 4.94 | |
| 304 | 69 | 4.41 | |
| 357 | 72 | 4.96 | |
| 408 | 74 | 5.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Costa Rica is 15 to 19, with 60 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 1 individual.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 27 | 6.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 38 | 9.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 38 | 9.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 14.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 52 | 12.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 8.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 3.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 4.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 3.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 6.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 7.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 4.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 2.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.72% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 408 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Costa Rica fell from 436 in 1990 to 359 in 2020, a decrease of 77 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.66%, or a decrease of 49 people, from the previous population of 408 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 436 | – | |
| 495 | 2.41% | |
| 499 | 0.17% | |
| 304 | -6.61% | |
| 357 | 6.02% | |
| 408 | 2.57% | |
| 359 | -2.66% |
Location
Costa Rica is situated at approximately 11.9444, 124.3350, in the island of Almagro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.0 meters or 108.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Costa Rica 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.