Piñaplata, 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) | 650 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0730, 124.8285 (12° 4' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.8 meters (45.3 feet) |
Piñaplata is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 650. This represented 1.84% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Piñaplata in the 2015 Census was 503 broken down into 111 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 514 | 102 | 5.04 | |
| 522 | 109 | 4.79 | |
| 487 | 96 | 5.07 | |
| 447 | 88 | 5.08 | |
| 381 | 88 | 4.33 | |
| 503 | 111 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Piñaplata is 5 to 9, with 65 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 | 7 | 1.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 8.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 65 | 12.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 56 | 11.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 10.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 44 | 8.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 7.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 7.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 6.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 4.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 3.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 1.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 3.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 4.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.40% |
| Total | 503 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Piñaplata grew from 514 in 1990 to 650 in 2020, an increase of 136 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.54%, or an increase of 147 people, from the previous population of 503 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 514 | – | |
| 522 | 0.29% | |
| 487 | -1.48% | |
| 447 | -1.18% | |
| 381 | -5.65% | |
| 503 | 5.43% | |
| 650 | 5.54% |
Location
Piñaplata is situated at approximately 12.0730, 124.8285, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.8 meters or 45.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Piñaplata 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.