Gumamela Poblacion, Municipality of Santa Rita, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Santa Rita |
| Postal code | 6718 |
| Population (2020) | 1,294 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.4523, 124.9431 (11° 27' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) |
Gumamela Poblacion, formerly Zone III, is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Rita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,294. This represented 3.05% of the total population of Santa Rita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gumamela Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 1,659 broken down into 372 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,434 | 274 | 5.23 | |
| 1,423 | 292 | 4.87 | |
| 1,312 | 260 | 5.05 | |
| 1,429 | 284 | 5.03 | |
| 1,474 | 309 | 4.77 | |
| 1,659 | 372 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gumamela Poblacion is 10 to 14, with 232 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 158 | 9.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 202 | 12.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 232 | 13.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 182 | 10.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 151 | 9.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 119 | 7.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 95 | 5.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 79 | 4.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 87 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 80 | 4.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 64 | 3.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 2.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 2.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.96% |
| Total | 1,659 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gumamela Poblacion fell from 1,434 in 1990 to 1,294 in 2020, a decrease of 140 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 5.10%, or a decrease of 365 people, from the previous population of 1,659 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,434 | – | |
| 1,423 | -0.14% | |
| 1,312 | -1.73% | |
| 1,429 | 1.19% | |
| 1,474 | 1.13% | |
| 1,659 | 2.28% | |
| 1,294 | -5.10% |
Location
Gumamela Poblacion is situated at approximately 11.4523, 124.9431, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.2 meters or 23.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gumamela Poblacion 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.