Somoroy, 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) | 1,200 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4890, 124.5849 (12° 29' North, 124° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.4 meters (80.1 feet) |
Somoroy is a barangay in the municipality of Bobon, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,200. This represented 4.62% of the total population of Bobon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Somoroy in the 2015 Census was 927 broken down into 189 households or an average of 4.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 368 | 62 | 5.94 | |
| 440 | 88 | 5.00 | |
| 539 | 96 | 5.61 | |
| 581 | 117 | 4.97 | |
| 692 | 133 | 5.20 | |
| 927 | 189 | 4.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Somoroy is 5 to 9, with 134 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 | 28 | 3.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 121 | 13.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 134 | 14.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 118 | 12.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 100 | 10.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 81 | 8.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 6.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 4.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 5.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 6.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 4.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 1.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 2.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.65% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.32% |
| Total | 927 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Somoroy grew from 368 in 1990 to 1,200 in 2020, an increase of 832 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.58%, or an increase of 273 people, from the previous population of 927 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 368 | – | |
| 440 | 3.40% | |
| 539 | 4.45% | |
| 581 | 1.04% | |
| 692 | 6.57% | |
| 927 | 5.72% | |
| 1,200 | 5.58% |
Location
Somoroy is situated at approximately 12.4890, 124.5849, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.4 meters or 80.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Somoroy 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.