Salvacion, 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) | 188 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1619, 124.8704 (12° 10' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 79.4 meters (260.5 feet) |
Salvacion is a barangay in the municipality of Matuguinao, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 188. This represented 2.55% of the total population of Matuguinao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salvacion in the 2015 Census was 189 broken down into 42 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 23 | 4.17 | |
| 165 | 31 | 5.32 | |
| 150 | 18 | 8.33 | |
| 177 | 27 | 6.56 | |
| 188 | 35 | 5.37 | |
| 189 | 42 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salvacion is 5 to 9, with 27 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 2.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 21 | 11.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 27 | 14.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 26 | 13.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 22 | 11.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 19 | 10.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 11 | 5.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 2 | 1.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 8.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 8.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 4 | 2.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 4.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 1.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | – | 0.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.53% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 189 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salvacion grew from 96 in 1990 to 188 in 2020, an increase of 92 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.11%, or a decrease of 1 people, from the previous population of 189 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | – | |
| 165 | 10.68% | |
| 150 | -2.02% | |
| 177 | 2.31% | |
| 188 | 2.22% | |
| 189 | 0.10% | |
| 188 | -0.11% |
Location
Salvacion is situated at approximately 12.1619, 124.8704, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 79.4 meters or 260.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salvacion 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.