Nijaga, 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) | 2,951 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0804, 124.6009 (12° 5' North, 124° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.5 meters (34.4 feet) |
Nijaga is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,951. This represented 1.58% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nijaga in the 2015 Census was 2,651 broken down into 557 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,116 | 209 | 5.34 | |
| 1,322 | 250 | 5.29 | |
| 1,701 | 326 | 5.22 | |
| 1,938 | 397 | 4.88 | |
| 2,345 | 461 | 5.09 | |
| 2,651 | 557 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nijaga is 15 to 19, with 361 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 74 | 2.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 218 | 8.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 278 | 10.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 313 | 11.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 361 | 13.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 230 | 8.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 165 | 6.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 180 | 6.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 192 | 7.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 151 | 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 141 | 5.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 101 | 3.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 87 | 3.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 67 | 2.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 1.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.30% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.53% |
| Total | 2,651 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nijaga grew from 1,116 in 1990 to 2,951 in 2020, an increase of 1,835 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.28%, or an increase of 300 people, from the previous population of 2,651 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,116 | – | |
| 1,322 | 3.22% | |
| 1,701 | 5.55% | |
| 1,938 | 1.82% | |
| 2,345 | 7.19% | |
| 2,651 | 2.36% | |
| 2,951 | 2.28% |
Location
Nijaga is situated at approximately 12.0804, 124.6009, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.5 meters or 34.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nijaga 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.