Aurora, Municipality of San Jorge, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | San Jorge |
| Postal code | 6707 |
| Population (2020) | 539 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9337, 124.8324 (11° 56' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 54.3 meters (178.1 feet) |
Aurora is a barangay in the municipality of San Jorge, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 539. This represented 3.07% of the total population of San Jorge.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Aurora in the 2015 Census was 573 broken down into 105 households or an average of 5.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 | 50 | 3.98 | |
| 317 | 78 | 4.06 | |
| 292 | 60 | 4.87 | |
| 518 | 102 | 5.08 | |
| 453 | 92 | 4.92 | |
| 573 | 105 | 5.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aurora is 10 to 14, with 79 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 7.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 72 | 12.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 79 | 13.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 13.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 64 | 11.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 7.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 4.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 5.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 6.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 5.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 3.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.17% |
| Total | 573 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aurora grew from 199 in 1990 to 539 in 2020, an increase of 340 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.28%, or a decrease of 34 people, from the previous population of 573 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | – | |
| 317 | 9.11% | |
| 292 | -1.75% | |
| 518 | 8.23% | |
| 453 | -4.76% | |
| 573 | 4.58% | |
| 539 | -1.28% |
Location
Aurora is situated at approximately 11.9337, 124.8324, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 54.3 meters or 178.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Aurora 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.