Mancol, 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) | 972 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9788, 124.8315 (11° 59' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.2 meters (33.5 feet) |
Mancol, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of San Jorge, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 972. This represented 5.53% of the total population of San Jorge.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mancol in the 2015 Census was 921 broken down into 174 households or an average of 5.29 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431 | 85 | 5.07 | |
| 526 | 104 | 5.06 | |
| 685 | 133 | 5.15 | |
| 733 | 139 | 5.27 | |
| 876 | 162 | 5.41 | |
| 921 | 174 | 5.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mancol is 10 to 14, with 123 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 89 | 9.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 112 | 12.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 123 | 13.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 99 | 10.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 8.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 7.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 59 | 6.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 5.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 5.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 4.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 3.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 3.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.43% |
| Total | 922 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mancol grew from 431 in 1990 to 972 in 2020, an increase of 541 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.12%, or an increase of 50 people, from the previous population of 922 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 431 | – | |
| 526 | 3.80% | |
| 761 | 8.24% | |
| 752 | -0.16% | |
| 876 | 5.71% | |
| 922 | 0.98% | |
| 972 | 1.12% |
Location
Mancol is situated at approximately 11.9788, 124.8315, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.2 meters or 33.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mancol 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.