Jose Abad Santos, Municipality of Bobon, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Bobon |
| Postal code | 6401 |
| Population (2020) | 374 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4655, 124.5306 (12° 28' North, 124° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.9 meters (65.3 feet) |
Jose Abad Santos is a barangay in the municipality of Bobon, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 374. This represented 1.44% of the total population of Bobon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Jose Abad Santos in the 2015 Census was 495 broken down into 111 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443 | 79 | 5.61 | |
| 448 | 87 | 5.15 | |
| 489 | 97 | 5.04 | |
| 360 | 73 | 4.93 | |
| 410 | 83 | 4.94 | |
| 495 | 111 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Jose Abad Santos is 5 to 9, with 70 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 10.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 14.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 67 | 13.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 13.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 32 | 6.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 8.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 4.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 5.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 8.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 3.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 3.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.20% |
| Total | 495 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Jose Abad Santos fell from 443 in 1990 to 374 in 2020, a decrease of 69 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.73%, or a decrease of 121 people, from the previous population of 495 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 443 | – | |
| 449 | 0.25% | |
| 489 | 1.85% | |
| 360 | -4.14% | |
| 410 | 4.85% | |
| 495 | 3.65% | |
| 374 | -5.73% |
Location
Jose Abad Santos is situated at approximately 12.4655, 124.5306, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.9 meters or 65.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Jose Abad Santos 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.