San Agustin, 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) | 1,296 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9876, 124.8089 (11° 59' North, 124° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.4 meters (47.2 feet) |
San Agustin is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,296. This represented 3.68% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Agustin in the 2015 Census was 1,185 broken down into 234 households or an average of 5.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 608 | 118 | 5.15 | |
| 674 | 126 | 5.35 | |
| 739 | 133 | 5.56 | |
| 830 | 148 | 5.61 | |
| 808 | 159 | 5.08 | |
| 1,185 | 234 | 5.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Agustin is 15 to 19, with 153 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 | 21 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 115 | 9.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 146 | 12.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 146 | 12.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 153 | 12.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 107 | 9.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 5.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 5.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 5.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 4.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 4.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 4.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 3.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 2.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.17% |
| Total | 1,185 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Agustin grew from 608 in 1990 to 1,296 in 2020, an increase of 688 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.90%, or an increase of 111 people, from the previous population of 1,185 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 608 | – | |
| 674 | 1.95% | |
| 739 | 1.99% | |
| 830 | 1.61% | |
| 808 | -0.97% | |
| 1,185 | 7.56% | |
| 1,296 | 1.90% |
Location
San Agustin is situated at approximately 11.9876, 124.8089, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.4 meters or 47.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Agustin 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.