Erenas, 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) | 927 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9813, 124.8224 (11° 59' North, 124° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.9 meters (25.9 feet) |
Erenas is a barangay in the municipality of San Jorge, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 927. This represented 5.27% of the total population of San Jorge.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Erenas in the 2015 Census was 996 broken down into 173 households or an average of 5.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 563 | 107 | 5.26 | |
| 714 | 136 | 5.25 | |
| 879 | 169 | 5.20 | |
| 989 | 194 | 5.10 | |
| 1,090 | 209 | 5.22 | |
| 996 | 173 | 5.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Erenas is 15 to 19, with 124 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 87 | 8.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 100 | 9.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 108 | 10.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 124 | 12.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 11.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 69 | 6.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 62 | 6.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 5.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 4.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 3.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 2.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 3.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 3.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.70% |
| Total | 1,004 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Erenas grew from 563 in 1990 to 927 in 2020, an increase of 364 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.67%, or a decrease of 77 people, from the previous population of 1,004 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 563 | – | |
| 714 | 4.55% | |
| 879 | 4.56% | |
| 989 | 1.64% | |
| 1,090 | 3.60% | |
| 1,004 | -1.55% | |
| 927 | -1.67% |
Location
Erenas is situated at approximately 11.9813, 124.8224, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.9 meters or 25.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Erenas 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.