Arteche, 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) | 775 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bagatao |
| Coordinates | 11.6809, 124.8633 (11° 41' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.1 meters (13.5 feet) |
Arteche is a barangay in the municipality of Zumarraga, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 775. This represented 4.76% of the total population of Zumarraga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Arteche in the 2015 Census was 770 broken down into 151 households or an average of 5.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 489 | 88 | 5.56 | |
| 555 | 110 | 5.05 | |
| 584 | 109 | 5.36 | |
| 652 | 127 | 5.13 | |
| 782 | 135 | 5.79 | |
| 770 | 151 | 5.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Arteche is 10 to 14, with 104 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 77 | 10.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 90 | 11.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 104 | 13.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 95 | 12.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 78 | 10.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 5.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 4.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 5.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 3.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 5.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 3.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 4.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.65% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.91% |
| Total | 770 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Arteche grew from 489 in 1990 to 775 in 2020, an increase of 286 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.14%, or an increase of 5 people, from the previous population of 770 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 489 | – | |
| 555 | 2.40% | |
| 584 | 1.10% | |
| 652 | 1.53% | |
| 782 | 6.84% | |
| 770 | -0.29% | |
| 775 | 0.14% |
Location
Arteche is situated at approximately 11.6809, 124.8633, in the island of Buad. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.1 meters or 13.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Arteche 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.