Catalina, Municipality of Jiabong, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Jiabong |
| Postal code | 6701 |
| Population (2020) | 649 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7789, 124.9573 (11° 47' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.5 meters (116.5 feet) |
Catalina is a barangay in the municipality of Jiabong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 649. This represented 3.38% of the total population of Jiabong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Catalina in the 2015 Census was 639 broken down into 142 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | 66 | 4.86 | |
| 446 | 85 | 5.25 | |
| 471 | 90 | 5.23 | |
| 407 | 103 | 3.95 | |
| 526 | 120 | 4.38 | |
| 639 | 142 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Catalina is 5 to 9, with 95 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 60 | 9.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 95 | 14.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 76 | 11.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 51 | 7.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 49 | 7.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 6.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 5.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 7.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 5.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 6.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 3.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.08% |
| Total | 647 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Catalina grew from 321 in 1990 to 649 in 2020, an increase of 328 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.06%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 647 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 321 | – | |
| 446 | 6.35% | |
| 471 | 1.18% | |
| 407 | -1.99% | |
| 526 | 9.79% | |
| 647 | 4.02% | |
| 649 | 0.06% |
Location
Catalina is situated at approximately 11.7789, 124.9573, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.5 meters or 116.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Catalina 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.