Blanca 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) | 975 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9631, 124.8977 (11° 58' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.1 meters (59.4 feet) |
Blanca Aurora is a barangay in the municipality of San Jorge, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 975. This represented 5.55% of the total population of San Jorge.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Blanca Aurora in the 2015 Census was 853 broken down into 182 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 446 | 89 | 5.01 | |
| 595 | 111 | 5.36 | |
| 653 | 125 | 5.22 | |
| 699 | 148 | 4.72 | |
| 802 | 154 | 5.21 | |
| 853 | 182 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Blanca Aurora is 10 to 14, with 121 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 8.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 108 | 12.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 121 | 14.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 91 | 10.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 65 | 7.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 6.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 6.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 5.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 3.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 4.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 4.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 2.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.52% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.29% |
| Total | 853 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Blanca Aurora grew from 446 in 1990 to 975 in 2020, an increase of 529 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.85%, or an increase of 122 people, from the previous population of 853 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 446 | – | |
| 656 | 7.50% | |
| 694 | 1.21% | |
| 699 | 0.10% | |
| 802 | 5.13% | |
| 853 | 1.18% | |
| 975 | 2.85% |
Location
Blanca Aurora is situated at approximately 11.9631, 124.8977, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.1 meters or 59.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Blanca 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.