Sulod, 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) | 650 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2824, 125.0694 (11° 17' North, 125° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.2 meters (17.1 feet) |
Sulod, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Basey, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 650. This represented 1.15% of the total population of Basey.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sulod in the 2015 Census was 826 broken down into 171 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 843 | 170 | 4.96 | |
| 831 | 173 | 4.80 | |
| 758 | 161 | 4.71 | |
| 815 | 176 | 4.63 | |
| 776 | 165 | 4.70 | |
| 826 | 171 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sulod is 10 to 14, with 88 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 6.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 83 | 10.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 10.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 84 | 10.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 68 | 8.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 7.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 5.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 5.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 5.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 3.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 4.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 5.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.69% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 2.78% |
| Total | 826 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sulod fell from 843 in 1990 to 650 in 2020, a decrease of 193 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.92%, or a decrease of 176 people, from the previous population of 826 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 843 | – | |
| 831 | -0.27% | |
| 758 | -1.95% | |
| 815 | 1.00% | |
| 776 | -1.77% | |
| 826 | 1.20% | |
| 650 | -4.92% |
Location
Sulod is situated at approximately 11.2824, 125.0694, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.2 meters or 17.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sulod 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.