Ulayan, 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) | 643 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5455, 124.8967 (11° 33' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Ulayan is a barangay in the municipality of Villareal, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 643. This represented 2.35% of the total population of Villareal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ulayan in the 2015 Census was 649 broken down into 134 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485 | 86 | 5.64 | |
| 525 | 95 | 5.53 | |
| 525 | 95 | 5.53 | |
| 575 | 99 | 5.81 | |
| 596 | 118 | 5.05 | |
| 649 | 134 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ulayan is 5 to 9, with 90 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 10.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 90 | 13.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 12.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 71 | 10.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 8.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 7.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 4.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 5.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 3.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 4.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 4.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.77% |
| Total | 649 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ulayan grew from 485 in 1990 to 643 in 2020, an increase of 158 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.20%, or a decrease of 6 people, from the previous population of 649 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 485 | – | |
| 525 | 1.50% | |
| 525 | 0.00% | |
| 575 | 1.26% | |
| 596 | 1.31% | |
| 649 | 1.64% | |
| 643 | -0.20% |
Location
Ulayan is situated at approximately 11.5455, 124.8967, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ulayan 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.