Salvacion, 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) | 3,866 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5206, 124.5612 (12° 31' North, 124° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.5 meters (37.7 feet) |
Salvacion is a barangay in the municipality of Bobon, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,866. This represented 14.89% of the total population of Bobon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salvacion in the 2015 Census was 3,262 broken down into 668 households or an average of 4.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,252 | 229 | 5.47 | |
| 1,533 | 290 | 5.29 | |
| 2,379 | 452 | 5.26 | |
| 3,227 | 609 | 5.30 | |
| 2,968 | 610 | 4.87 | |
| 3,262 | 668 | 4.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salvacion is 10 to 14, with 451 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 72 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 326 | 9.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 371 | 11.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 451 | 13.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 399 | 12.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 324 | 9.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 235 | 7.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 181 | 5.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 165 | 5.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 178 | 5.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 170 | 5.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 119 | 3.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 102 | 3.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 60 | 1.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 1.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 1.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.37% |
| Total | 3,263 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salvacion grew from 1,252 in 1990 to 3,866 in 2020, an increase of 2,614 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.63%, or an increase of 603 people, from the previous population of 3,263 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,252 | – | |
| 1,533 | 3.87% | |
| 2,379 | 9.88% | |
| 3,227 | 4.29% | |
| 2,969 | -2.99% | |
| 3,263 | 1.81% | |
| 3,866 | 3.63% |
Location
Salvacion is situated at approximately 12.5206, 124.5612, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.5 meters or 37.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salvacion 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.