Bato, Municipality of Oras, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Oras |
| Postal code | 6818 |
| Population (2020) | 279 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1440, 125.3910 (12° 9' North, 125° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.2 feet) |
Bato is a barangay in the municipality of Oras, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 279. This represented 0.74% of the total population of Oras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bato in the 2015 Census was 241 broken down into 53 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | 50 | 5.46 | |
| 270 | 47 | 5.74 | |
| 218 | 40 | 5.45 | |
| 147 | 30 | 4.90 | |
| 234 | 53 | 4.42 | |
| 241 | 53 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bato is 1 to 4, with 39 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 16.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 25 | 10.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 25 | 10.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 24 | 9.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 16 | 6.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 10.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 7.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 4.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 7 | 2.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 10 | 4.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 5.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 2.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 2.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.41% |
| Total | 241 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bato grew from 273 in 1990 to 279 in 2020, an increase of 6 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.13%, or an increase of 38 people, from the previous population of 241 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 273 | – | |
| 270 | -0.21% | |
| 218 | -4.48% | |
| 147 | -5.29% | |
| 234 | 18.44% | |
| 241 | 0.56% | |
| 279 | 3.13% |
Location
Bato is situated at approximately 12.1440, 125.3910, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bato 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.