Poro, 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) | 458 |
| Coordinates | 11.6426, 124.8829 (11° 39' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) |
Poro is a barangay in the municipality of Zumarraga, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 458. This represented 2.81% of the total population of Zumarraga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poro in the 2015 Census was 467 broken down into 87 households or an average of 5.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 436 | 82 | 5.32 | |
| 515 | 90 | 5.72 | |
| 460 | 85 | 5.41 | |
| 460 | 85 | 5.41 | |
| 499 | 87 | 5.74 | |
| 467 | 87 | 5.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poro is 15 to 19, with 70 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 8.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 49 | 10.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 14.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 14.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 7.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 5.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 4.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 3.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 4.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 7.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 5.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 2.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 3.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.64% |
| Total | 467 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poro grew from 436 in 1990 to 458 in 2020, an increase of 22 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.41%, or a decrease of 9 people, from the previous population of 467 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 436 | – | |
| 515 | 3.17% | |
| 460 | -2.39% | |
| 460 | 0.00% | |
| 499 | 3.01% | |
| 467 | -1.25% | |
| 458 | -0.41% |
Location
Poro is situated at approximately 11.6426, 124.8829. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.3 meters or 20.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poro does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.