Iquiran, 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) | 456 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Daram |
| Coordinates | 11.5323, 124.8209 (11° 32' North, 124° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.6 feet) |
Iquiran is a barangay in the municipality of Daram, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 456. This represented 1.10% of the total population of Daram.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Iquiran in the 2015 Census was 436 broken down into 91 households or an average of 4.79 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320 | 64 | 5.00 | |
| 362 | 75 | 4.83 | |
| 355 | 68 | 5.22 | |
| 357 | 73 | 4.89 | |
| 436 | 88 | 4.95 | |
| 436 | 91 | 4.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Iquiran is 10 to 14, with 54 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 48 | 11.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 52 | 11.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 12.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 11.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 10.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 6.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 4.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 15 | 3.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 6.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 5.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 3.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 3.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.38% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.69% |
| Total | 436 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Iquiran grew from 320 in 1990 to 456 in 2020, an increase of 136 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.95%, or an increase of 20 people, from the previous population of 436 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 320 | – | |
| 362 | 2.34% | |
| 355 | -0.42% | |
| 357 | 0.08% | |
| 436 | 7.55% | |
| 436 | 0.00% | |
| 456 | 0.95% |
Location
Iquiran is situated at approximately 11.5323, 124.8209. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Iquiran 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.