Miramar, Municipality of Villareal, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Villareal |
| Postal code | 6717 |
| Population (2020) | 350 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5679, 124.9285 (11° 34' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) |
Miramar, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Villareal, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 350. This represented 1.28% of the total population of Villareal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Miramar in the 2015 Census was 382 broken down into 82 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | 68 | 5.46 | |
| 408 | 73 | 5.59 | |
| 420 | 87 | 4.83 | |
| 359 | 76 | 4.72 | |
| 405 | 80 | 5.06 | |
| 382 | 82 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Miramar is 25 to 29, with 42 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 5 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 26 | 6.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 27 | 7.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 41 | 10.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 9.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 9.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 10.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 6.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 5.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 10 | 2.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 4.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 7.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 4.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 3.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 3.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.83% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 2.88% |
| Total | 382 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Miramar fell from 371 in 1990 to 350 in 2020, a decrease of 21 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.82%, or a decrease of 32 people, from the previous population of 382 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 371 | – | |
| 411 | 1.94% | |
| 420 | 0.47% | |
| 362 | -2.03% | |
| 407 | 4.36% | |
| 382 | -1.20% | |
| 350 | -1.82% |
Location
Miramar is situated at approximately 11.5679, 124.9285, 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
Miramar 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.