Minda, 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) | 1,511 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0124, 124.8088 (12° 1' North, 124° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.7 meters (18.7 feet) |
Minda, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,511. This represented 4.29% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Minda in the 2015 Census was 1,485 broken down into 300 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 853 | 164 | 5.20 | |
| 1,058 | 198 | 5.34 | |
| 1,091 | 211 | 5.17 | |
| 1,378 | 250 | 5.51 | |
| 1,363 | 270 | 5.05 | |
| 1,485 | 300 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Minda is 15 to 19, with 197 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 117 | 7.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 142 | 9.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 195 | 13.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 197 | 13.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 145 | 9.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 91 | 6.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 91 | 6.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 4.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 81 | 5.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 97 | 6.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 4.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 3.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.94% |
| Total | 1,485 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Minda grew from 853 in 1990 to 1,511 in 2020, an increase of 658 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.37%, or an increase of 26 people, from the previous population of 1,485 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 853 | – | |
| 1,058 | 4.12% | |
| 1,091 | 0.66% | |
| 1,378 | 3.27% | |
| 1,363 | -0.40% | |
| 1,485 | 1.65% | |
| 1,511 | 0.37% |
Location
Minda is situated at approximately 12.0124, 124.8088, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.7 meters or 18.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Minda 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.