New Manunca, 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) | 523 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.4369, 125.0067 (11° 26' North, 125° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.6 meters (64.3 feet) |
New Manunca is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Rita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 523. This represented 1.23% of the total population of Santa Rita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of New Manunca in the 2015 Census was 538 broken down into 114 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 381 | 66 | 5.77 | |
| 429 | 74 | 5.80 | |
| 421 | 81 | 5.20 | |
| 479 | 108 | 4.44 | |
| 497 | 114 | 4.36 | |
| 538 | 114 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in New Manunca is 5 to 9, with 77 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 3.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 12.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 14.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 59 | 10.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 51 | 9.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 8.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 7.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 7.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 4.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 4.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 4.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 2.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 4.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 1.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.93% |
| Total | 538 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of New Manunca grew from 381 in 1990 to 523 in 2020, an increase of 142 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.59%, or a decrease of 15 people, from the previous population of 538 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 381 | – | |
| 429 | 2.25% | |
| 421 | -0.40% | |
| 479 | 1.80% | |
| 497 | 1.35% | |
| 538 | 1.52% | |
| 523 | -0.59% |
Location
New Manunca is situated at approximately 11.4369, 125.0067, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.6 meters or 64.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
New Manunca 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.