Veloso, 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) | 614 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2305, 125.1764 (11° 14' North, 125° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Veloso is a barangay in the municipality of Marabut, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 614. This represented 3.44% of the total population of Marabut.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Veloso in the 2015 Census was 774 broken down into 170 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 414 | 91 | 4.55 | |
| 457 | 91 | 5.02 | |
| 634 | 133 | 4.77 | |
| 556 | 108 | 5.15 | |
| 736 | 147 | 5.01 | |
| 774 | 170 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Veloso is 10 to 14, with 105 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 80 | 10.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 10.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 105 | 13.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 11.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 53 | 6.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 6.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 5.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 3.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 7.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 3.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 5.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 3.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 3.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.55% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.03% |
| Total | 774 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Veloso grew from 414 in 1990 to 614 in 2020, an increase of 200 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.76%, or a decrease of 160 people, from the previous population of 774 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 414 | – | |
| 457 | 1.87% | |
| 634 | 7.27% | |
| 556 | -1.79% | |
| 736 | 10.75% | |
| 774 | 0.96% | |
| 614 | -4.76% |
Location
Veloso is situated at approximately 11.2305, 125.1764, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Veloso 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.