Bobon, Municipality of Mercedes, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Mercedes |
| Postal code | 6808 |
| Population (2020) | 299 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.0892, 125.6772 (11° 5' North, 125° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Bobon is a barangay in the municipality of Mercedes, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 299. This represented 4.89% of the total population of Mercedes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bobon in the 2015 Census was 282 broken down into 62 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 | 31 | 5.65 | |
| 242 | 35 | 6.91 | |
| 231 | 40 | 5.78 | |
| 212 | 46 | 4.61 | |
| 219 | 45 | 4.87 | |
| 282 | 62 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bobon is 15 to 19, with 38 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 17 | 6.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 10.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 32 | 11.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 38 | 13.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 26 | 9.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 14 | 4.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 4.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 9.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 6.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 5.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 2.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 3.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 3.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.06% |
| Total | 282 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bobon grew from 175 in 1990 to 299 in 2020, an increase of 124 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.24%, or an increase of 17 people, from the previous population of 282 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 175 | – | |
| 242 | 6.26% | |
| 231 | -0.99% | |
| 212 | -1.18% | |
| 219 | 1.19% | |
| 282 | 4.93% | |
| 299 | 1.24% |
Location
Bobon is situated at approximately 11.0892, 125.6772, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bobon 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.