Dinawacan, 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) | 419 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1783, 124.8059 (12° 11' North, 124° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 149.6 meters (490.8 feet) |
Dinawacan is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 419. This represented 0.22% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dinawacan in the 2015 Census was 366 broken down into 77 households or an average of 4.75 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 294 | 42 | 7.00 | |
| 277 | 52 | 5.33 | |
| 293 | 65 | 4.51 | |
| 298 | 43 | 6.93 | |
| 344 | 53 | 6.49 | |
| 366 | 77 | 4.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dinawacan is 15 to 19, with 54 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 5.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 11.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 12.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 47 | 12.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 54 | 14.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 7.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 6.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 15 | 4.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 9.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 3.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 4.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 1.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.27% |
| Total | 366 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dinawacan grew from 294 in 1990 to 419 in 2020, an increase of 125 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.89%, or an increase of 53 people, from the previous population of 366 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 294 | – | |
| 277 | -1.11% | |
| 293 | 1.21% | |
| 298 | 0.23% | |
| 344 | 5.36% | |
| 366 | 1.19% | |
| 419 | 2.89% |
Location
Dinawacan is situated at approximately 12.1783, 124.8059, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 149.6 meters or 490.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dinawacan 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.