Arapison, Municipality of Santa Margarita, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Santa Margarita |
| Postal code | 6709 |
| Population (2020) | 220 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0496, 124.6725 (12° 3' North, 124° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 72.4 meters (237.5 feet) |
Arapison is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Margarita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 220. This represented 0.82% of the total population of Santa Margarita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Arapison in the 2015 Census was 190 broken down into 42 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 | 26 | 5.50 | |
| 203 | 42 | 4.83 | |
| 150 | 31 | 4.84 | |
| 168 | 39 | 4.31 | |
| 186 | 42 | 4.43 | |
| 190 | 42 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Arapison is 5 to 9, with 23 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 1 individual.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 12 | 6.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 23 | 12.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 20 | 10.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 22 | 11.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 19 | 10.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 9.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 9 | 4.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 8.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 8.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 10 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 3.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 1.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 1.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 2.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 190 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Arapison grew from 143 in 1990 to 220 in 2020, an increase of 77 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.13%, or an increase of 30 people, from the previous population of 190 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 143 | – | |
| 203 | 6.78% | |
| 150 | -6.28% | |
| 168 | 1.58% | |
| 186 | 3.77% | |
| 190 | 0.41% | |
| 220 | 3.13% |
Location
Arapison is situated at approximately 12.0496, 124.6725, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 72.4 meters or 237.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Arapison 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.