Avelino, 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) | 251 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0940, 124.7408 (12° 6' North, 124° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.6 meters (97.1 feet) |
Avelino is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Margarita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 251. This represented 0.94% of the total population of Santa Margarita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Avelino in the 2015 Census was 214 broken down into 44 households or an average of 4.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 279 | 53 | 5.26 | |
| 291 | 61 | 4.77 | |
| 342 | 56 | 6.11 | |
| 307 | 50 | 6.14 | |
| 292 | 47 | 6.21 | |
| 214 | 44 | 4.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Avelino is 5 to 9, with 30 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 60 to 64, 65 to 69, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 3.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 24 | 11.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 30 | 14.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 29 | 13.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 21 | 9.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 9.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 7.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 9 | 4.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 5.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 6.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 8 | 3.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 5.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 3.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.47% |
| Total | 214 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Avelino fell from 279 in 1990 to 251 in 2020, a decrease of 28 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.41%, or an increase of 37 people, from the previous population of 214 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 279 | – | |
| 291 | 0.79% | |
| 342 | 3.52% | |
| 307 | -1.48% | |
| 292 | -1.81% | |
| 214 | -5.74% | |
| 251 | 3.41% |
Location
Avelino is situated at approximately 12.0940, 124.7408, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.6 meters or 97.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Avelino 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.