Bonifacio, Municipality of Catubig, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Catubig |
| Postal code | 6418 |
| Population (2020) | 420 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3564, 125.0950 (12° 21' North, 125° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.3 meters (17.4 feet) |
Bonifacio is a barangay in the municipality of Catubig, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 420. This represented 1.31% of the total population of Catubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bonifacio in the 2015 Census was 403 broken down into 81 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 39 | 5.13 | |
| 304 | 63 | 4.83 | |
| 332 | 61 | 5.44 | |
| 329 | 65 | 5.06 | |
| 361 | 73 | 4.95 | |
| 403 | 81 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bonifacio is 5 to 9, with 60 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 4.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 13.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 14.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 51 | 12.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 11.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 5.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 6.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 5.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 2.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 4.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 4.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 2.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 2.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 3.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.50% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.74% |
| Total | 403 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bonifacio grew from 200 in 1990 to 420 in 2020, an increase of 220 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.87%, or an increase of 17 people, from the previous population of 403 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | – | |
| 304 | 8.16% | |
| 332 | 1.91% | |
| 329 | -0.13% | |
| 361 | 3.44% | |
| 403 | 2.12% | |
| 420 | 0.87% |
Location
Bonifacio is situated at approximately 12.3564, 125.0950, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.3 meters or 17.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bonifacio 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.