Alegria, Municipality of Zumarraga, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Zumarraga |
| Postal code | 6725 |
| Population (2020) | 628 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bagatao |
| Coordinates | 11.6771, 124.8583 (11° 41' North, 124° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.4 meters (37.4 feet) |
Alegria is a barangay in the municipality of Zumarraga, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 628. This represented 3.86% of the total population of Zumarraga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alegria in the 2015 Census was 582 broken down into 110 households or an average of 5.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 365 | 64 | 5.70 | |
| 435 | 79 | 5.51 | |
| 530 | 97 | 5.46 | |
| 575 | 98 | 5.87 | |
| 607 | 101 | 6.01 | |
| 582 | 110 | 5.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alegria is 10 to 14, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 3.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 71 | 12.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 72 | 12.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 92 | 15.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 12.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 44 | 7.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 6.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 15 | 2.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 3.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 6.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 4.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 2.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.86% |
| Total | 582 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alegria grew from 365 in 1990 to 628 in 2020, an increase of 263 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.61%, or an increase of 46 people, from the previous population of 582 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 365 | – | |
| 435 | 3.34% | |
| 530 | 4.33% | |
| 575 | 1.13% | |
| 607 | 1.99% | |
| 582 | -0.80% | |
| 628 | 1.61% |
Location
Alegria is situated at approximately 11.6771, 124.8583, in the island of Buad. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.4 meters or 37.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alegria 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.