Pondang, 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) | 855 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Daram |
| Coordinates | 11.5746, 124.8255 (11° 34' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) |
Pondang is a barangay in the municipality of Daram, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 855. This represented 2.05% of the total population of Daram.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pondang in the 2015 Census was 898 broken down into 158 households or an average of 5.68 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457 | 77 | 5.94 | |
| 528 | 91 | 5.80 | |
| 604 | 96 | 6.29 | |
| 801 | 134 | 5.98 | |
| 865 | 146 | 5.92 | |
| 898 | 158 | 5.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pondang is 10 to 14, with 137 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 92 | 10.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 126 | 14.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 137 | 15.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 113 | 12.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 68 | 7.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 6.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 4.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 6.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 4.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 3.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 3.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 2.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.45% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.11% |
| Total | 898 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pondang grew from 457 in 1990 to 855 in 2020, an increase of 398 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.03%, or a decrease of 43 people, from the previous population of 898 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 457 | – | |
| 528 | 2.74% | |
| 604 | 2.93% | |
| 801 | 3.97% | |
| 865 | 2.84% | |
| 898 | 0.72% | |
| 855 | -1.03% |
Location
Pondang is situated at approximately 11.5746, 124.8255, in the island of Daram. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.2 meters or 23.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pondang 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.