Dolongan, Municipality of Basey, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Basey |
| Postal code | 6720 |
| Population (2020) | 1,414 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.3307, 125.0329 (11° 20' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.4 meters (17.7 feet) |
Dolongan is a barangay in the municipality of Basey, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,414. This represented 2.49% of the total population of Basey.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dolongan in the 2015 Census was 1,280 broken down into 297 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 724 | 142 | 5.10 | |
| 617 | 130 | 4.75 | |
| 1,045 | 202 | 5.17 | |
| 1,249 | 245 | 5.10 | |
| 1,221 | 258 | 4.73 | |
| 1,280 | 297 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dolongan is 5 to 9, with 160 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 132 | 10.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 160 | 12.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 140 | 10.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 122 | 9.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 8.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 75 | 5.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 98 | 7.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 4.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 63 | 4.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 4.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 4.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 3.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 2.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.41% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.78% |
| Total | 1,280 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dolongan grew from 724 in 1990 to 1,414 in 2020, an increase of 690 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.12%, or an increase of 134 people, from the previous population of 1,280 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 724 | – | |
| 617 | -2.95% | |
| 1,045 | 11.96% | |
| 1,249 | 2.49% | |
| 1,221 | -0.82% | |
| 1,280 | 0.90% | |
| 1,414 | 2.12% |
Location
Dolongan is situated at approximately 11.3307, 125.0329, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.4 meters or 17.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dolongan 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.