Bonifacio, Municipality of Allen, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Allen |
| Postal code | 6405 |
| Population (2020) | 795 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4908, 124.3134 (12° 29' North, 124° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 40.7 meters (133.5 feet) |
Bonifacio is a barangay in the municipality of Allen, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 795. This represented 3.15% of the total population of Allen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bonifacio in the 2015 Census was 690 broken down into 163 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 | 67 | 4.60 | |
| 434 | 89 | 4.88 | |
| 573 | 122 | 4.70 | |
| 592 | 127 | 4.66 | |
| 654 | 135 | 4.84 | |
| 690 | 163 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bonifacio is 15 to 19, with 97 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 10.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 82 | 11.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 65 | 9.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 97 | 14.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 10.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 7.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 7.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 4.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 3.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 4.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 4.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.43% |
| Total | 690 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bonifacio grew from 308 in 1990 to 795 in 2020, an increase of 487 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.03%, or an increase of 105 people, from the previous population of 690 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 308 | – | |
| 434 | 6.64% | |
| 573 | 6.14% | |
| 592 | 0.45% | |
| 654 | 3.69% | |
| 690 | 1.03% | |
| 795 | 3.03% |
Location
Bonifacio is situated at approximately 12.4908, 124.3134, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 40.7 meters or 133.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bonifacio shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Londres, Allen, Northern Samar
- Ocad (Poblacion), Lavezares, Northern Samar
- Caragas (Poblacion), Lavezares, Northern Samar
- Imelda, Allen, Northern Samar
- Kinabranan Zone II (Poblacion), Allen, Northern Samar
- Frederic, Allen, Northern Samar
- Datag, Lavezares, Northern Samar
- Caburihan (Poblacion), Lavezares, Northern Samar
- Kinabranan Zone I (Poblacion), Allen, Northern Samar
- Sabang Zone II (Poblacion), Allen, Northern Samar
- Colab-og, Victoria, Northern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.