Apolonia, Municipality of Paranas, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Paranas |
| Postal code | 6703 |
| Population (2020) | 655 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7491, 125.0590 (11° 45' North, 125° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.0 meters (62.3 feet) |
Apolonia is a barangay in the municipality of Paranas, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 655. This represented 2.02% of the total population of Paranas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Apolonia in the 2015 Census was 601 broken down into 137 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 341 | 77 | 4.43 | |
| 483 | 99 | 4.88 | |
| 573 | 116 | 4.94 | |
| 526 | 99 | 5.31 | |
| 650 | 122 | 5.33 | |
| 601 | 137 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Apolonia is 10 to 14, with 72 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 7 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 8.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 10.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 72 | 11.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 10.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 53 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 5.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 4.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 5.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 6.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 3.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 3.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 4.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 5.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 3.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.33% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 2.00% |
| Total | 601 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Apolonia grew from 341 in 1990 to 655 in 2020, an increase of 314 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.83%, or an increase of 54 people, from the previous population of 601 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 341 | – | |
| 483 | 6.74% | |
| 573 | 3.73% | |
| 526 | -1.17% | |
| 650 | 8.01% | |
| 601 | -1.48% | |
| 655 | 1.83% |
Location
Apolonia is situated at approximately 11.7491, 125.0590, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.0 meters or 62.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Apolonia 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.