Nouvelas Occidental, 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) | 1,294 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2879, 125.1288 (11° 17' North, 125° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.8 meters (28.9 feet) |
Nouvelas Occidental is a barangay in the municipality of Basey, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,294. This represented 2.28% of the total population of Basey.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nouvelas Occidental in the 2015 Census was 1,270 broken down into 302 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 904 | 201 | 4.50 | |
| 1,052 | 234 | 4.50 | |
| 1,027 | 224 | 4.58 | |
| 1,114 | 257 | 4.33 | |
| 1,238 | 285 | 4.34 | |
| 1,270 | 302 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nouvelas Occidental is 10 to 14, with 146 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 123 | 9.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 143 | 11.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 146 | 11.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 119 | 9.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 95 | 7.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 6.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 5.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 81 | 6.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 64 | 5.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 72 | 5.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 4.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 2.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 3.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 2.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 2.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.65% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.34% |
| Total | 1,270 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nouvelas Occidental grew from 904 in 1990 to 1,294 in 2020, an increase of 390 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.39%, or an increase of 24 people, from the previous population of 1,270 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 904 | – | |
| 1,052 | 2.88% | |
| 1,027 | -0.51% | |
| 1,114 | 1.13% | |
| 1,238 | 3.92% | |
| 1,270 | 0.49% | |
| 1,294 | 0.39% |
Location
Nouvelas Occidental is situated at approximately 11.2879, 125.1288, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.8 meters or 28.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nouvelas Occidental 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.