Mararangsi, Municipality of Motiong, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Motiong |
| Postal code | 6702 |
| Population (2020) | 238 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8291, 124.9980 (11° 50' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 277.2 meters (909.4 feet) |
Mararangsi is a barangay in the municipality of Motiong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 238. This represented 1.56% of the total population of Motiong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mararangsi in the 2015 Census was 198 broken down into 43 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | 33 | 5.82 | |
| 206 | 33 | 6.24 | |
| 185 | 33 | 5.61 | |
| 203 | 35 | 5.80 | |
| 218 | 40 | 5.45 | |
| 198 | 43 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mararangsi is 5 to 9, with 30 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 27 | 13.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 30 | 15.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 27 | 13.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 16 | 8.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 12 | 6.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 14 | 7.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 7.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 6.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 8 | 4.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 6 | 3.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 4.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 2.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.51% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.52% |
| Total | 198 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mararangsi grew from 192 in 1990 to 238 in 2020, an increase of 46 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.95%, or an increase of 40 people, from the previous population of 198 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 192 | – | |
| 206 | 1.33% | |
| 185 | -2.28% | |
| 203 | 1.29% | |
| 218 | 2.63% | |
| 198 | -1.82% | |
| 238 | 3.95% |
Location
Mararangsi is situated at approximately 11.8291, 124.9980, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 277.2 meters or 909.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mararangsi 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.