Talinga, Municipality of Tarangnan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Tarangnan |
| Postal code | 6704 |
| Population (2020) | 439 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9429, 124.7626 (11° 57' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.3 meters (23.9 feet) |
Talinga is a barangay in the municipality of Tarangnan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 439. This represented 1.71% of the total population of Tarangnan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Talinga in the 2015 Census was 527 broken down into 110 households or an average of 4.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 342 | 75 | 4.56 | |
| 357 | 80 | 4.46 | |
| 378 | 84 | 4.50 | |
| 444 | 86 | 5.16 | |
| 472 | 98 | 4.82 | |
| 527 | 110 | 4.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Talinga are in the ranges 15 to 19, and 20 to 24, with 67 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 55 | 10.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 11.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 62 | 11.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 12.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 67 | 12.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 5.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 4.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 31 | 5.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 5.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 5.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 2.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 1.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.38% |
| Total | 527 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Talinga grew from 342 in 1990 to 439 in 2020, an increase of 97 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.77%, or a decrease of 88 people, from the previous population of 527 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 342 | – | |
| 357 | 0.81% | |
| 378 | 1.23% | |
| 444 | 2.24% | |
| 472 | 2.25% | |
| 527 | 2.12% | |
| 439 | -3.77% |
Location
Talinga is situated at approximately 11.9429, 124.7626, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.3 meters or 23.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Talinga 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.