Marasbaras, 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) | 230 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Almagro |
| Coordinates | 11.9514, 124.3326 (11° 57' North, 124° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.8 meters (51.8 feet) |
Marasbaras is a barangay in the municipality of Almagro, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 230. This represented 2.48% of the total population of Almagro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Marasbaras in the 2015 Census was 241 broken down into 59 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | 42 | 6.50 | |
| 257 | 41 | 6.27 | |
| 260 | 60 | 4.33 | |
| 259 | 52 | 4.98 | |
| 524 | 92 | 5.70 | |
| 241 | 59 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marasbaras is 15 to 19, with 37 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 21 | 8.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 26 | 10.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 21 | 8.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 15.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 10.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 9.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 12 | 4.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 9 | 3.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 4.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 4.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 2.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 2.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 3.32% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.83% |
| Total | 241 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marasbaras fell from 273 in 1990 to 230 in 2020, a decrease of 43 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.98%, or a decrease of 11 people, from the previous population of 241 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 273 | – | |
| 257 | -1.13% | |
| 260 | 0.25% | |
| 259 | -0.05% | |
| 524 | 29.24% | |
| 241 | -13.75% | |
| 230 | -0.98% |
Location
Marasbaras is situated at approximately 11.9514, 124.3326, in the island of Almagro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.8 meters or 51.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Marasbaras 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.