Villahermosa Occidental, Municipality of Pagsanghan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Pagsanghan |
| Postal code | 6705 |
| Population (2020) | 620 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9516, 124.7341 (11° 57' North, 124° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.1 meters (13.5 feet) |
Villahermosa Occidental is a barangay in the municipality of Pagsanghan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 620. This represented 7.79% of the total population of Pagsanghan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Villahermosa Occidental in the 2015 Census was 639 broken down into 144 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 576 | 97 | 5.94 | |
| 621 | 103 | 6.03 | |
| 566 | 111 | 5.10 | |
| 691 | 125 | 5.53 | |
| 679 | 131 | 5.18 | |
| 639 | 144 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Villahermosa Occidental is 10 to 14, with 94 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 8.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 81 | 12.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 94 | 14.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 83 | 12.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 6.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 5.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 4.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 4.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 6.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 4.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 2.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 1.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.72% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.25% |
| Total | 639 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Villahermosa Occidental grew from 576 in 1990 to 620 in 2020, an increase of 44 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.63%, or a decrease of 19 people, from the previous population of 639 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 576 | – | |
| 621 | 1.42% | |
| 566 | -1.97% | |
| 691 | 2.79% | |
| 679 | -0.64% | |
| 639 | -1.15% | |
| 620 | -0.63% |
Location
Villahermosa Occidental is situated at approximately 11.9516, 124.7341, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.1 meters or 13.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Villahermosa Occidental 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.