Taboc, City of Borongan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| City | Borongan |
| Postal code | 6800 |
| Population (2020) | 2,219 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.6022, 125.4316 (11° 36' North, 125° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.1 meters (52.8 feet) |
Taboc is a barangay in the city of Borongan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,219. This represented 3.08% of the total population of Borongan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Taboc in the 2015 Census was 2,280 broken down into 539 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,902 | 344 | 5.53 | |
| 1,888 | 389 | 4.85 | |
| 1,630 | 346 | 4.71 | |
| 2,163 | 500 | 4.33 | |
| 2,120 | 487 | 4.35 | |
| 2,280 | 539 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Taboc are in the ranges 15 to 19, and 20 to 24, with 227 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 169 | 7.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 209 | 9.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 218 | 9.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 227 | 9.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 227 | 9.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 159 | 6.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 159 | 6.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 157 | 6.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 128 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 143 | 6.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 121 | 5.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 89 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 62 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 62 | 2.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 56 | 2.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 1.35% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 1.44% |
| Total | 2,291 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Taboc grew from 1,902 in 1990 to 2,219 in 2020, an increase of 317 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.67%, or a decrease of 72 people, from the previous population of 2,291 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,902 | – | |
| 1,895 | -0.07% | |
| 1,636 | -3.10% | |
| 2,163 | 3.93% | |
| 2,123 | -0.68% | |
| 2,291 | 1.46% | |
| 2,219 | -0.67% |
Location
Taboc is situated at approximately 11.6022, 125.4316, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.1 meters or 52.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Taboc shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Campesao, Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Purok D1 (Poblacion), Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Purok D2 (Poblacion), Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Purok F (Poblacion), Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Purok H (Poblacion), Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Calico-an, Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Bato, Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Alang-alang, Borongan, Eastern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.