Garcia, 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) | 465 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8646, 124.9773 (11° 52' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 205.2 meters (673.2 feet) |
Garcia is a barangay in the municipality of Jiabong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 465. This represented 2.42% of the total population of Jiabong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Garcia in the 2015 Census was 404 broken down into 93 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 277 | 55 | 5.04 | |
| 326 | 60 | 5.43 | |
| 310 | 60 | 5.17 | |
| 281 | 53 | 5.30 | |
| 306 | 63 | 4.86 | |
| 404 | 93 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Garcia is 5 to 9, with 49 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 | 15 | 3.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 36 | 8.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 49 | 12.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 45 | 11.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 11.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 9.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 6.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 6.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 5.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 4.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 5.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 2.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 3.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 3.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.50% |
| Total | 404 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Garcia grew from 277 in 1990 to 465 in 2020, an increase of 188 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.00%, or an increase of 61 people, from the previous population of 404 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 277 | – | |
| 326 | 3.10% | |
| 310 | -1.07% | |
| 281 | -1.35% | |
| 306 | 3.15% | |
| 404 | 5.43% | |
| 465 | 3.00% |
Location
Garcia is situated at approximately 11.8646, 124.9773, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 205.2 meters or 673.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Garcia 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.