Tulay, 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) | 934 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.4689, 125.0196 (11° 28' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.4 meters (34.1 feet) |
Tulay is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Rita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 934. This represented 2.20% of the total population of Santa Rita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tulay in the 2015 Census was 958 broken down into 206 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 478 | 94 | 5.09 | |
| 511 | 112 | 4.56 | |
| 664 | 140 | 4.74 | |
| 724 | 145 | 4.99 | |
| 787 | 165 | 4.77 | |
| 958 | 206 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tulay is 10 to 14, with 134 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 11.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 116 | 12.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 134 | 13.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 110 | 11.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 8.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 6.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 5.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 4.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 4.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 4.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 3.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.84% |
| Total | 958 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tulay grew from 478 in 1990 to 934 in 2020, an increase of 456 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.53%, or a decrease of 24 people, from the previous population of 958 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 478 | – | |
| 511 | 1.26% | |
| 664 | 5.78% | |
| 724 | 1.20% | |
| 787 | 3.08% | |
| 958 | 3.81% | |
| 934 | -0.53% |
Location
Tulay is situated at approximately 11.4689, 125.0196, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.4 meters or 34.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tulay 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.