Guba, Municipality of Catarman, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Catarman |
| Postal code | 6400 |
| Population (2020) | 513 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4293, 124.5568 (12° 26' North, 124° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.4 meters (73.5 feet) |
Guba is a barangay in the municipality of Catarman, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 513. This represented 0.52% of the total population of Catarman.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Guba in the 2015 Census was 423 broken down into 85 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 341 | 73 | 4.67 | |
| 354 | 69 | 5.13 | |
| 388 | 71 | 5.46 | |
| 418 | 73 | 5.73 | |
| 380 | 69 | 5.51 | |
| 423 | 85 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guba is 5 to 9, with 60 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 3.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 9.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 14.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 13.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 12.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 9.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 7.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 4.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 5.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 4.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 4.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 3.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 2.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 2.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.71% |
| Total | 423 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Guba grew from 341 in 1990 to 513 in 2020, an increase of 172 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.14%, or an increase of 90 people, from the previous population of 423 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 341 | – | |
| 354 | 0.70% | |
| 388 | 1.99% | |
| 418 | 1.03% | |
| 380 | -3.41% | |
| 423 | 2.06% | |
| 513 | 4.14% |
Location
Guba is situated at approximately 12.4293, 124.5568, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.4 meters or 73.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Guba 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.