Carolina, Municipality of Matuguinao, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Matuguinao |
| Postal code | 6708 |
| Population (2020) | 151 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2170, 124.9078 (12° 13' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 212.8 meters (698.2 feet) |
Carolina is a barangay in the municipality of Matuguinao, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 151. This represented 2.05% of the total population of Matuguinao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Carolina in the 2015 Census was 191 broken down into 37 households or an average of 5.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 16 | 4.75 | |
| 139 | 30 | 4.63 | |
| 196 | 34 | 5.76 | |
| 159 | 28 | 5.68 | |
| 206 | 35 | 5.89 | |
| 191 | 37 | 5.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Carolina is 5 to 9, with 37 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 60 to 64, 65 to 69, and 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 23 | 12.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 19.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 29 | 15.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 32 | 16.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 14 | 7.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 11 | 5.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 5 | 2.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 4 | 2.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 6.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 6 | 3.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 5 | 2.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 1.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 1.05% |
| Total | 191 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Carolina grew from 76 in 1990 to 151 in 2020, an increase of 75 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.83%, or a decrease of 40 people, from the previous population of 191 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | – | |
| 139 | 11.97% | |
| 196 | 7.65% | |
| 159 | -2.84% | |
| 206 | 9.89% | |
| 191 | -1.43% | |
| 151 | -4.83% |
Location
Carolina is situated at approximately 12.2170, 124.9078, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 212.8 meters or 698.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Carolina 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.