Curry, 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) | 450 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1030, 124.7381 (12° 6' North, 124° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.1 meters (95.5 feet) |
Curry is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Margarita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 450. This represented 1.68% of the total population of Santa Margarita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Curry in the 2015 Census was 444 broken down into 109 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | 73 | 5.08 | |
| 556 | 87 | 6.39 | |
| 558 | 93 | 6.00 | |
| 469 | 94 | 4.99 | |
| 535 | 97 | 5.52 | |
| 444 | 109 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Curry is 5 to 9, with 61 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 32 | 7.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 13.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 11.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 38 | 8.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 7.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 8.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 6.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 15 | 3.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 5.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 5.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 5.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 6.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.80% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.45% |
| Total | 444 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Curry grew from 371 in 1990 to 450 in 2020, an increase of 79 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.28%, or an increase of 6 people, from the previous population of 444 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 371 | – | |
| 556 | 7.87% | |
| 558 | 0.08% | |
| 469 | -2.37% | |
| 535 | 4.91% | |
| 444 | -3.49% | |
| 450 | 0.28% |
Location
Curry is situated at approximately 12.1030, 124.7381, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.1 meters or 95.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Curry 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.