Dolores, Municipality of San Sebastian, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | San Sebastian |
| Postal code | 6714 |
| Population (2020) | 768 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.6754, 125.0201 (11° 41' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.8 meters (45.3 feet) |
Dolores is a barangay in the municipality of San Sebastian, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 768. This represented 8.82% of the total population of San Sebastian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dolores in the 2015 Census was 661 broken down into 161 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 474 | 85 | 5.58 | |
| 519 | 96 | 5.41 | |
| 499 | 99 | 5.04 | |
| 617 | 116 | 5.32 | |
| 678 | 131 | 5.18 | |
| 661 | 161 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dolores is 10 to 14, with 88 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 10.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 78 | 11.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 13.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 10.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 6.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 5.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 5.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 5.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 5.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 5.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 2.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.51% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.66% |
| Total | 661 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dolores grew from 474 in 1990 to 768 in 2020, an increase of 294 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.21%, or an increase of 107 people, from the previous population of 661 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 474 | – | |
| 519 | 1.71% | |
| 499 | -0.84% | |
| 617 | 2.97% | |
| 678 | 3.49% | |
| 661 | -0.48% | |
| 768 | 3.21% |
Location
Dolores is situated at approximately 11.6754, 125.0201, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.8 meters or 45.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dolores 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.