Astorga, Municipality of Daram, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Daram |
| Postal code | 6722 |
| Population (2020) | 1,849 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Daram |
| Coordinates | 11.6670, 124.7700 (11° 40' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.0 meters (39.4 feet) |
Astorga is a barangay in the municipality of Daram, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,849. This represented 4.44% of the total population of Daram.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Astorga in the 2015 Census was 2,000 broken down into 389 households or an average of 5.14 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,516 | 254 | 5.97 | |
| 1,574 | 275 | 5.72 | |
| 1,704 | 301 | 5.66 | |
| 1,813 | 326 | 5.56 | |
| 1,982 | 364 | 5.45 | |
| 2,000 | 389 | 5.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Astorga is 15 to 19, with 282 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 190 | 9.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 236 | 11.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 273 | 13.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 282 | 14.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 195 | 9.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 125 | 6.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 97 | 4.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 112 | 5.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 92 | 4.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 88 | 4.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 74 | 3.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 2.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 1.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.55% |
| Total | 2,000 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Astorga grew from 1,516 in 1990 to 1,849 in 2020, an increase of 333 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.64%, or a decrease of 151 people, from the previous population of 2,000 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,516 | – | |
| 1,574 | 0.71% | |
| 1,704 | 1.72% | |
| 1,813 | 0.86% | |
| 1,982 | 3.30% | |
| 2,000 | 0.17% | |
| 1,849 | -1.64% |
Location
Astorga is situated at approximately 11.6670, 124.7700, in the island of Daram. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.0 meters or 39.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Astorga 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.