Marapilit, 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) | 454 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bagatao |
| Coordinates | 11.6598, 124.8826 (11° 40' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.8 meters (19.0 feet) |
Marapilit is a barangay in the municipality of Zumarraga, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 454. This represented 2.79% of the total population of Zumarraga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Marapilit in the 2015 Census was 420 broken down into 79 households or an average of 5.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 259 | 47 | 5.51 | |
| 344 | 62 | 5.55 | |
| 294 | 51 | 5.76 | |
| 371 | 61 | 6.08 | |
| 354 | 68 | 5.21 | |
| 420 | 79 | 5.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marapilit is 10 to 14, with 70 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 | 10 | 2.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 13.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 65 | 15.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 70 | 16.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 33 | 7.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 32 | 7.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 24 | 5.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 4.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 5.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 3.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 2.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 3.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.71% |
| Total | 420 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marapilit grew from 259 in 1990 to 454 in 2020, an increase of 195 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.65%, or an increase of 34 people, from the previous population of 420 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 259 | – | |
| 344 | 5.46% | |
| 294 | -3.31% | |
| 371 | 3.26% | |
| 354 | -1.69% | |
| 420 | 3.31% | |
| 454 | 1.65% |
Location
Marapilit is situated at approximately 11.6598, 124.8826, in the island of Buad. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.8 meters or 19.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Marapilit 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.