Dinagan, City of Calbayog, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Calbayog |
| Postal code | 6710 |
| Population (2020) | 757 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1205, 124.5255 (12° 7' North, 124° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.9 meters (48.9 feet) |
Dinagan is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 757. This represented 0.40% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dinagan in the 2015 Census was 639 broken down into 137 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475 | 94 | 5.05 | |
| 461 | 97 | 4.75 | |
| 435 | 95 | 4.58 | |
| 526 | 126 | 4.17 | |
| 559 | 118 | 4.74 | |
| 639 | 137 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dinagan is 10 to 14, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 10.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 11.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 12.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 77 | 12.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 7.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 5.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 6.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 5.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 5.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 4.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 3.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 2.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 4.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.10% |
| Total | 639 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dinagan grew from 475 in 1990 to 757 in 2020, an increase of 282 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.63%, or an increase of 118 people, from the previous population of 639 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 475 | – | |
| 461 | -0.56% | |
| 435 | -1.24% | |
| 526 | 2.65% | |
| 559 | 2.24% | |
| 639 | 2.58% | |
| 757 | 3.63% |
Location
Dinagan is situated at approximately 12.1205, 124.5255, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.9 meters or 48.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dinagan 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.