Adela Heights, Municipality of Gandara, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Gandara |
| Postal code | 6706 |
| Population (2020) | 1,467 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0152, 124.8085 (12° 1' North, 124° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.4 meters (44.0 feet) |
Adela Heights, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,467. This represented 4.16% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Adela Heights in the 2015 Census was 1,290 broken down into 267 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 825 | 157 | 5.25 | |
| 984 | 197 | 4.99 | |
| 1,048 | 200 | 5.24 | |
| 1,147 | 204 | 5.62 | |
| 1,196 | 227 | 5.27 | |
| 1,290 | 267 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Adela Heights is 15 to 19, with 180 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 105 | 8.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 146 | 11.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 163 | 12.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 180 | 13.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 122 | 9.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 6.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 5.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 5.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 3.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 4.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.23% |
| Total | 1,303 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Adela Heights grew from 836 in 1990 to 1,467 in 2020, an increase of 631 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.53%, or an increase of 164 people, from the previous population of 1,303 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 836 | – | |
| 992 | 3.26% | |
| 1,055 | 1.33% | |
| 1,151 | 1.21% | |
| 1,202 | 1.59% | |
| 1,303 | 1.55% | |
| 1,467 | 2.53% |
Location
Adela Heights is situated at approximately 12.0152, 124.8085, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.4 meters or 44.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Adela Heights 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.