Tapul, 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) | 417 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9013, 125.0784 (11° 54' North, 125° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 93.6 meters (307.1 feet) |
Tapul is a barangay in the municipality of Paranas, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 417. This represented 1.29% of the total population of Paranas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tapul in the 2015 Census was 363 broken down into 69 households or an average of 5.26 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | 36 | 5.28 | |
| 375 | 68 | 5.51 | |
| 361 | 53 | 6.81 | |
| 403 | 64 | 6.30 | |
| 400 | 62 | 6.45 | |
| 363 | 69 | 5.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tapul is 10 to 14, with 62 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 2.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 14.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 59 | 16.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 62 | 17.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 36 | 9.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 28 | 7.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 10 | 2.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 12 | 3.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 4.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 4.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 5.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 1.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.38% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 363 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tapul grew from 190 in 1990 to 417 in 2020, an increase of 227 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.96%, or an increase of 54 people, from the previous population of 363 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 190 | – | |
| 375 | 13.58% | |
| 361 | -0.81% | |
| 403 | 1.53% | |
| 400 | -0.27% | |
| 363 | -1.83% | |
| 417 | 2.96% |
Location
Tapul is situated at approximately 11.9013, 125.0784, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 93.6 meters or 307.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tapul 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.