Sarao, 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) | 142 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9504, 125.0547 (11° 57' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 154.2 meters (505.9 feet) |
Sarao is a barangay in the municipality of Motiong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 142. This represented 0.93% of the total population of Motiong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sarao in the 2015 Census was 152 broken down into 31 households or an average of 4.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 15 | 5.00 | |
| 133 | 23 | 5.78 | |
| 140 | 24 | 5.83 | |
| 131 | 27 | 4.85 | |
| 140 | 32 | 4.38 | |
| 152 | 31 | 4.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sarao is 1 to 4, with 24 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 3.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 24 | 15.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 9 | 5.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 10 | 6.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 19 | 12.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 16 | 10.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 15 | 9.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 9.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 8 | 5.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 6 | 3.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 6 | 3.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 5.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 1.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 3.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 152 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sarao grew from 75 in 1990 to 142 in 2020, an increase of 67 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.42%, or a decrease of 10 people, from the previous population of 152 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | – | |
| 133 | 11.33% | |
| 140 | 1.11% | |
| 131 | -0.91% | |
| 140 | 2.45% | |
| 152 | 1.58% | |
| 142 | -1.42% |
Location
Sarao is situated at approximately 11.9504, 125.0547, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 154.2 meters or 505.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sarao 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.