Abucay, Municipality of Sulat, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Sulat |
| Postal code | 6815 |
| Population (2020) | 695 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8127, 125.4541 (11° 49' North, 125° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.2 meters (33.5 feet) |
Abucay, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Sulat, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 695. This represented 4.41% of the total population of Sulat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abucay in the 2015 Census was 739 broken down into 182 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 815 | 163 | 5.00 | |
| 873 | 178 | 4.90 | |
| 705 | 162 | 4.35 | |
| 1,158 | 240 | 4.83 | |
| 783 | 184 | 4.26 | |
| 739 | 182 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abucay is 15 to 19, with 78 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 48 | 6.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 10.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 74 | 10.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 78 | 10.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 44 | 5.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 6.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 5.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 6.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 5.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 5.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 4.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 4.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 3.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 3.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.62% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 3.11% |
| Total | 739 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abucay fell from 815 in 1990 to 695 in 2020, a decrease of 120 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.28%, or a decrease of 44 people, from the previous population of 739 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 815 | – | |
| 873 | 1.30% | |
| 705 | -4.48% | |
| 1,158 | 7.08% | |
| 783 | -13.28% | |
| 739 | -1.09% | |
| 695 | -1.28% |
Location
Abucay is situated at approximately 11.8127, 125.4541, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.2 meters or 33.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abucay 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.