Abejao, Municipality of Salcedo, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Salcedo |
| Postal code | 6807 |
| Population (2020) | 578 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1889, 125.6170 (11° 11' North, 125° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.5 meters (24.6 feet) |
Abejao is a barangay in the municipality of Salcedo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 578. This represented 2.61% of the total population of Salcedo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abejao in the 2015 Census was 607 broken down into 159 households or an average of 3.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 452 | 93 | 4.86 | |
| 486 | 111 | 4.38 | |
| 522 | 114 | 4.58 | |
| 511 | 117 | 4.37 | |
| 547 | 126 | 4.34 | |
| 607 | 159 | 3.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Abejao are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 72 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 7.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 72 | 11.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 72 | 11.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 53 | 8.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 8.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 6.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 5.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 4.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 4.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 4.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 3.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 3.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 4.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 2.31% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 3.29% |
| Total | 607 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abejao grew from 452 in 1990 to 578 in 2020, an increase of 126 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.03%, or a decrease of 29 people, from the previous population of 607 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 452 | – | |
| 486 | 1.37% | |
| 522 | 1.54% | |
| 511 | -0.29% | |
| 547 | 2.51% | |
| 607 | 2.00% | |
| 578 | -1.03% |
Location
Abejao is situated at approximately 11.1889, 125.6170, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.5 meters or 24.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abejao 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.