Banahao, Municipality of Guiuan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Guiuan |
| Postal code | 6809 |
| Population (2020) | 493 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.0718, 125.7191 (11° 4' North, 125° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.4 meters (63.6 feet) |
Banahao is a barangay in the municipality of Guiuan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 493. This represented 0.92% of the total population of Guiuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Banahao in the 2015 Census was 517 broken down into 130 households or an average of 3.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 387 | 78 | 4.96 | |
| 344 | 76 | 4.53 | |
| 365 | 93 | 3.92 | |
| 408 | 90 | 4.53 | |
| 470 | 121 | 3.88 | |
| 517 | 130 | 3.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Banahao is 10 to 14, with 57 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 8.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 56 | 10.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 11.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 10.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 9.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 5.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 5.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 7.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 6.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 5.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 3.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 3.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 3.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.55% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.35% |
| Total | 517 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Banahao grew from 387 in 1990 to 493 in 2020, an increase of 106 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.00%, or a decrease of 24 people, from the previous population of 517 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 387 | – | |
| 344 | -2.18% | |
| 365 | 1.28% | |
| 408 | 1.55% | |
| 470 | 5.28% | |
| 517 | 1.83% | |
| 493 | -1.00% |
Location
Banahao is situated at approximately 11.0718, 125.7191, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.4 meters or 63.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Banahao 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.