Tagalag, 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) | 961 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2474, 125.1816 (11° 15' North, 125° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.4 feet) |
Tagalag is a barangay in the municipality of Marabut, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 961. This represented 5.39% of the total population of Marabut.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tagalag in the 2015 Census was 840 broken down into 167 households or an average of 5.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 445 | 80 | 5.56 | |
| 418 | 76 | 5.50 | |
| 521 | 84 | 6.20 | |
| 578 | 101 | 5.72 | |
| 734 | 138 | 5.32 | |
| 840 | 167 | 5.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tagalag is 5 to 9, with 126 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 3.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 100 | 11.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 126 | 15.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 117 | 13.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 101 | 12.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 8.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 5.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 5.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 3.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 4.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 4.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 3.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 1.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.48% |
| Total | 840 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tagalag grew from 445 in 1990 to 961 in 2020, an increase of 516 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.87%, or an increase of 121 people, from the previous population of 840 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 445 | – | |
| 418 | -1.17% | |
| 521 | 4.84% | |
| 578 | 1.44% | |
| 734 | 9.09% | |
| 840 | 2.60% | |
| 961 | 2.87% |
Location
Tagalag is situated at approximately 11.2474, 125.1816, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tagalag 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.