Veloso, 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) | 335 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Almagro |
| Coordinates | 11.9058, 124.2871 (11° 54' North, 124° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.0 meters (49.2 feet) |
Veloso is a barangay in the municipality of Almagro, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 335. This represented 3.61% of the total population of Almagro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Veloso in the 2015 Census was 302 broken down into 76 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 283 | 65 | 4.35 | |
| 332 | 63 | 5.27 | |
| 332 | 69 | 4.81 | |
| 286 | 67 | 4.27 | |
| 351 | 83 | 4.23 | |
| 302 | 76 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Veloso is 15 to 19, with 37 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 27 | 8.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 30 | 9.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 34 | 11.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 12.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 8.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 11 | 3.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 4.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 4.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 9.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 5.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 2.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 3.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 3.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.33% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.33% |
| Total | 302 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Veloso grew from 283 in 1990 to 335 in 2020, an increase of 52 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.21%, or an increase of 33 people, from the previous population of 302 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 283 | – | |
| 332 | 3.04% | |
| 332 | 0.00% | |
| 286 | -2.04% | |
| 351 | 7.74% | |
| 302 | -2.82% | |
| 335 | 2.21% |
Location
Veloso is situated at approximately 11.9058, 124.2871, in the island of Almagro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.0 meters or 49.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Veloso 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.