Ferreras, Municipality of Marabut, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Marabut |
| Postal code | 6721 |
| Population (2020) | 526 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1405, 125.2043 (11° 8' North, 125° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.6 feet) |
Ferreras is a barangay in the municipality of Marabut, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 526. This represented 2.95% of the total population of Marabut.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ferreras in the 2015 Census was 564 broken down into 124 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 290 | 54 | 5.37 | |
| 257 | 48 | 5.35 | |
| 279 | 55 | 5.07 | |
| 439 | 88 | 4.99 | |
| 417 | 88 | 4.74 | |
| 564 | 124 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ferreras is 10 to 14, with 70 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 4 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 63 | 11.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 69 | 12.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 70 | 12.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 10.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 9.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 6.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 6.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 31 | 5.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 3.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 5.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.06% |
| Total | 564 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ferreras grew from 290 in 1990 to 526 in 2020, an increase of 236 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.46%, or a decrease of 38 people, from the previous population of 564 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 290 | – | |
| 257 | -2.24% | |
| 279 | 1.78% | |
| 439 | 6.45% | |
| 417 | -1.85% | |
| 564 | 5.92% | |
| 526 | -1.46% |
Location
Ferreras is situated at approximately 11.1405, 125.2043, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ferreras 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.