Bo. Independencia, Municipality of Talalora, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Talalora |
| Postal code | 6719 |
| Population (2020) | 653 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5394, 124.8486 (11° 32' North, 124° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.2 meters (36.7 feet) |
Bo. Independencia is a barangay in the municipality of Talalora, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 653. This represented 8.31% of the total population of Talalora.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bo. Independencia in the 2015 Census was 716 broken down into 152 households or an average of 4.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487 | 98 | 4.97 | |
| 610 | 112 | 5.45 | |
| 627 | 115 | 5.45 | |
| 606 | 111 | 5.46 | |
| 712 | 124 | 5.74 | |
| 716 | 152 | 4.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Bo. Independencia are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 63 | 8.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 92 | 12.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 92 | 12.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 85 | 11.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 65 | 9.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 6.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 5.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 5.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 4.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 3.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 2.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 2.09% |
| Total | 716 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bo. Independencia grew from 487 in 1990 to 653 in 2020, an increase of 166 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.92%, or a decrease of 63 people, from the previous population of 716 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 487 | – | |
| 610 | 4.31% | |
| 627 | 0.59% | |
| 606 | -0.47% | |
| 712 | 6.04% | |
| 716 | 0.11% | |
| 653 | -1.92% |
Location
Bo. Independencia is situated at approximately 11.5394, 124.8486, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.2 meters or 36.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bo. Independencia 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.