Pelit, 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) | 784 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.3027, 125.1588 (11° 18' North, 125° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Pelit is a barangay in the municipality of Basey, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 784. This represented 1.38% of the total population of Basey.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pelit in the 2015 Census was 632 broken down into 154 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 394 | 88 | 4.48 | |
| 534 | 115 | 4.64 | |
| 494 | 96 | 5.15 | |
| 596 | 124 | 4.81 | |
| 627 | 131 | 4.79 | |
| 632 | 154 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pelit is 10 to 14, with 76 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 63 | 9.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 67 | 10.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 76 | 12.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 11.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 51 | 8.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 6.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 5.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 3.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 5.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 3.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.74% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.79% |
| Total | 632 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pelit grew from 394 in 1990 to 784 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 4.64%, or an increase of 152 people, from the previous population of 632 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 394 | – | |
| 534 | 5.86% | |
| 494 | -1.66% | |
| 596 | 2.62% | |
| 627 | 1.86% | |
| 632 | 0.15% | |
| 784 | 4.64% |
Location
Pelit is situated at approximately 11.3027, 125.1588, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pelit 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.