Opong, 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) | 723 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4300, 125.0085 (12° 26' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 156.5 meters (513.4 feet) |
Opong is a barangay in the municipality of Catubig, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 723. This represented 2.25% of the total population of Catubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Opong in the 2015 Census was 751 broken down into 152 households or an average of 4.94 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 435 | 77 | 5.65 | |
| 684 | 143 | 4.78 | |
| 589 | 114 | 5.17 | |
| 788 | 147 | 5.36 | |
| 742 | 143 | 5.19 | |
| 751 | 152 | 4.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Opong is 15 to 19, with 104 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 0.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 9.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 89 | 10.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 102 | 12.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 104 | 12.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 6.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 9.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 7.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 6.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 4.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 4.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 4.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.49% |
| Total | 821 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Opong grew from 445 in 1990 to 723 in 2020, an increase of 278 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.64%, or a decrease of 98 people, from the previous population of 821 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 445 | – | |
| 688 | 8.51% | |
| 590 | -3.24% | |
| 788 | 4.07% | |
| 748 | -1.88% | |
| 821 | 1.79% | |
| 723 | -2.64% |
Location
Opong is situated at approximately 12.4300, 125.0085, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 156.5 meters or 513.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Opong shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Tangbo, Catubig, Northern Samar
- Irawahan, Catubig, Northern Samar
- Lenoyahan, Catubig, Northern Samar
- Cagbigajo, Pambujan, Northern Samar
- Ge-adgawan, Pambujan, Northern Samar
- Igot, Pambujan, Northern Samar
- D. Mercader (Bongog), Catubig, Northern Samar
- Oleras, Laoang, Northern Samar
- Inanahawan, Pambujan, Northern Samar
- Sixto T. Balanguit, Sr., Pambujan, Northern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.