Imelda, 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) | 145 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0649, 124.7273 (12° 4' North, 124° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 129.2 meters (423.9 feet) |
Imelda is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Margarita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 145. This represented 0.54% of the total population of Santa Margarita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Imelda in the 2015 Census was 107 broken down into 24 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | 22 | 4.45 | |
| 126 | 23 | 5.48 | |
| 137 | 18 | 7.61 | |
| 147 | 25 | 5.88 | |
| 107 | 17 | 6.29 | |
| 107 | 24 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Imelda is 5 to 9, with 16 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 40 to 44, 55 to 59, 65 to 69, 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 3.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 13 | 12.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 16 | 14.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 11 | 10.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 14 | 13.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 12 | 11.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 9 | 8.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 7 | 6.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 4 | 3.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 1 | 0.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 6 | 5.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 3 | 2.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 2.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.93% |
| Total | 107 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Imelda grew from 98 in 1990 to 145 in 2020, an increase of 47 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.61%, or an increase of 38 people, from the previous population of 107 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | – | |
| 126 | 4.82% | |
| 137 | 1.81% | |
| 147 | 0.98% | |
| 107 | -10.92% | |
| 107 | 0.00% | |
| 145 | 6.61% |
Location
Imelda is situated at approximately 12.0649, 124.7273, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 129.2 meters or 423.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Imelda 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.