Obi, Municipality of Caramoran, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Caramoran |
| Postal code | 4808 |
| Population (2020) | 1,389 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.7551, 124.1478 (13° 45' North, 124° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 47.0 meters (154.2 feet) |
Obi is a barangay in the municipality of Caramoran, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,389. This represented 4.33% of the total population of Caramoran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Obi in the 2015 Census was 1,425 broken down into 253 households or an average of 5.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 885 | 134 | 6.60 | |
| 914 | 159 | 5.75 | |
| 980 | 185 | 5.30 | |
| 1,106 | 192 | 5.76 | |
| 1,359 | 234 | 5.81 | |
| 1,425 | 253 | 5.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Obi is 5 to 9, with 209 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 3.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 157 | 11.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 209 | 14.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 194 | 13.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 159 | 11.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 7.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 6.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 5.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 85 | 5.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 63 | 4.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 4.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 3.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 2.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 1.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.14% |
| Total | 1,425 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Obi grew from 885 in 1990 to 1,389 in 2020, an increase of 504 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.54%, or a decrease of 36 people, from the previous population of 1,425 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 885 | – | |
| 914 | 0.61% | |
| 980 | 1.51% | |
| 1,106 | 1.68% | |
| 1,362 | 7.87% | |
| 1,425 | 0.86% | |
| 1,389 | -0.54% |
Location
Obi is situated at approximately 13.7551, 124.1478, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 47.0 meters or 154.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Obi shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Barihay, San Andres, Catanduanes
- Dugui San Vicente, Virac, Catanduanes
- Dugui San Isidro, Virac, Catanduanes
- Dugui Too, Virac, Catanduanes
- Salvacion, Caramoran, Catanduanes
- Bulalacao, Caramoran, Catanduanes
- J. M. Alberto, San Miguel, Catanduanes
- Paraiso, San Miguel, Catanduanes
- San Marcos, San Miguel, Catanduanes
- Dororian, Gigmoto, Catanduanes
- San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes
- Progreso, San Miguel, Catanduanes
- Pedro Vera (Summit), Viga, Catanduanes
- Manambrag, San Andres, Catanduanes
- Cabungahan, San Andres, Catanduanes
- Lubas, San Andres, Catanduanes
- Iyao, Caramoran, Catanduanes
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.