Obong, Municipality of Can-avid, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Can-Avid |
| Postal code | 6806 |
| Population (2020) | 414 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0038, 125.3977 (12° 0' North, 125° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.1 meters (105.3 feet) |
Obong is a barangay in the municipality of Can-Avid, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 414. This represented 1.91% of the total population of Can-avid.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Obong in the 2015 Census was 382 broken down into 89 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 236 | 54 | 4.37 | |
| 313 | 58 | 5.40 | |
| 434 | 88 | 4.93 | |
| 321 | 75 | 4.28 | |
| 305 | 71 | 4.30 | |
| 382 | 89 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Obong is 15 to 19, with 50 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 3.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 46 | 12.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 49 | 12.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 46 | 12.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 50 | 13.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 12.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 14 | 3.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 5.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 4.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 3.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 3.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 1.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 2.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.79% |
| Total | 382 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Obong grew from 236 in 1990 to 414 in 2020, an increase of 178 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.71%, or an increase of 32 people, from the previous population of 382 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 236 | – | |
| 313 | 5.43% | |
| 434 | 7.26% | |
| 321 | -4.07% | |
| 305 | -1.84% | |
| 382 | 4.38% | |
| 414 | 1.71% |
Location
Obong is situated at approximately 12.0038, 125.3977, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.1 meters or 105.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Obong 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.