Elcano, 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) | 366 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1129, 124.8551 (12° 7' North, 124° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.7 meters (74.5 feet) |
Elcano is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 366. This represented 1.04% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Elcano in the 2015 Census was 439 broken down into 99 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | 62 | 5.98 | |
| 476 | 88 | 5.41 | |
| 386 | 76 | 5.08 | |
| 486 | 93 | 5.23 | |
| 509 | 99 | 5.14 | |
| 439 | 99 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Elcano is 20 to 24, with 54 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 10.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 50 | 11.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 11.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 10.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 12.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 6.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 5.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 3.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 4.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 5.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 3.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 2.05% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.46% |
| Total | 439 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Elcano fell from 371 in 1990 to 366 in 2020, a decrease of 5 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.76%, or a decrease of 73 people, from the previous population of 439 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 371 | – | |
| 476 | 4.78% | |
| 386 | -4.39% | |
| 486 | 3.23% | |
| 509 | 1.70% | |
| 439 | -2.78% | |
| 366 | -3.76% |
Location
Elcano is situated at approximately 12.1129, 124.8551, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.7 meters or 74.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Elcano 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.