Santander, 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) | 1,214 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4094, 124.5173 (12° 25' North, 124° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.5 meters (100.1 feet) |
Santander is a barangay in the municipality of Bobon, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,214. This represented 4.68% of the total population of Bobon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santander in the 2015 Census was 888 broken down into 191 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 597 | 120 | 4.98 | |
| 586 | 109 | 5.38 | |
| 596 | 107 | 5.57 | |
| 501 | 94 | 5.33 | |
| 687 | 134 | 5.13 | |
| 888 | 191 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santander is 5 to 9, with 124 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 | 33 | 3.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 116 | 12.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 124 | 13.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 107 | 11.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 102 | 11.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 105 | 11.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 78 | 8.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 5.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 4.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 3.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 4.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 2.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 2.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.33% |
| Total | 907 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santander grew from 597 in 1990 to 1,214 in 2020, an increase of 617 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.33%, or an increase of 307 people, from the previous population of 907 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 597 | – | |
| 591 | -0.19% | |
| 596 | 0.18% | |
| 501 | -2.37% | |
| 687 | 12.18% | |
| 907 | 5.43% | |
| 1,214 | 6.33% |
Location
Santander is situated at approximately 12.4094, 124.5173, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.5 meters or 100.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santander shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Guba, Catarman, Northern Samar
- Bonifacio, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- Mabini, Catarman, Northern Samar
- Magsaysay, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- Quezon, Catarman, Northern Samar
- Paticua, Catarman, Northern Samar
- Trangue, Catarman, Northern Samar
- Trojello, Bobon, Northern Samar
- Balite, San Jose, Northern Samar
- Macatingog, Calbayog, Samar
- Happy Valley, San Isidro, Northern Samar
- Pasabuena, Victoria, Northern Samar
- Buenasuerte, Victoria, Northern Samar
- Palanit, San Isidro, Northern Samar
- Roxas I (Calbayog District), Calbayog, Samar
- E. Duran, Bobon, Northern Samar
- Cag-anahaw, Calbayog, Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.