Guibwangan, 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) | 451 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3882, 125.0533 (12° 23' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.8 meters (35.4 feet) |
Guibwangan is a barangay in the municipality of Catubig, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 451. This represented 1.40% of the total population of Catubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Guibwangan in the 2015 Census was 422 broken down into 92 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 314 | 60 | 5.23 | |
| 374 | 72 | 5.19 | |
| 368 | 73 | 5.04 | |
| 351 | 74 | 4.74 | |
| 362 | 78 | 4.64 | |
| 422 | 92 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guibwangan is 10 to 14, with 63 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 3.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 12.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 53 | 12.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 14.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 8.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 28 | 6.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 5.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 23 | 5.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 4.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 4.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 4.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 2.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 3.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.95% |
| Total | 422 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Guibwangan grew from 314 in 1990 to 451 in 2020, an increase of 137 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.41%, or an increase of 29 people, from the previous population of 422 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 314 | – | |
| 374 | 3.33% | |
| 368 | -0.35% | |
| 351 | -0.65% | |
| 362 | 1.13% | |
| 422 | 2.96% | |
| 451 | 1.41% |
Location
Guibwangan is situated at approximately 12.3882, 125.0533, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.8 meters or 35.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Guibwangan 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.