Guin‑arawayan, 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) | 622 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5507, 124.2631 (12° 33' North, 124° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.0 meters (13.1 feet) |
Guin‑arawayan is a barangay in the municipality of Allen, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 622. This represented 2.47% of the total population of Allen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Guin-arawayan in the 2015 Census was 630 broken down into 123 households or an average of 5.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 61 | 4.61 | |
| 380 | 77 | 4.94 | |
| 440 | 86 | 5.12 | |
| 512 | 106 | 4.83 | |
| 525 | 109 | 4.82 | |
| 630 | 123 | 5.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guin-arawayan is 15 to 19, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 4 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 3.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 8.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 10.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 10.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 71 | 11.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 65 | 10.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 8.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 4.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 5.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 4.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 5.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 5.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.43% |
| Total | 630 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Guin-arawayan grew from 281 in 1990 to 622 in 2020, an increase of 341 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.27%, or a decrease of 8 people, from the previous population of 630 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 281 | – | |
| 380 | 5.82% | |
| 440 | 3.19% | |
| 512 | 2.11% | |
| 525 | 0.92% | |
| 630 | 3.53% | |
| 622 | -0.27% |
Location
Guin‑arawayan is situated at approximately 12.5507, 124.2631, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.0 meters or 13.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Guin‑arawayan 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.