Baybay District, Municipality of Gamay, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Gamay |
| Postal code | 6422 |
| Population (2020) | 2,141 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3863, 125.3048 (12° 23' North, 125° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.5 meters (14.8 feet) |
Baybay District, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Gamay, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,141. This represented 9.16% of the total population of Gamay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baybay District in the 2015 Census was 2,142 broken down into 494 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 991 | 199 | 4.98 | |
| 1,387 | 274 | 5.06 | |
| 1,661 | 363 | 4.58 | |
| 1,670 | 355 | 4.70 | |
| 1,957 | 414 | 4.73 | |
| 2,142 | 494 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baybay District is 10 to 14, with 289 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 1.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 203 | 9.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 272 | 12.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 289 | 13.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 245 | 11.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 185 | 8.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 134 | 6.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 111 | 5.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 135 | 6.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 110 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 110 | 5.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 85 | 3.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 72 | 3.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 2.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 39 | 1.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.47% |
| Total | 2,142 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baybay District grew from 994 in 1990 to 2,141 in 2020, an increase of 1,147 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.01%, or a decrease of 1 people, from the previous population of 2,142 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 994 | – | |
| 1,387 | 6.44% | |
| 1,661 | 3.94% | |
| 1,670 | 0.07% | |
| 1,957 | 5.94% | |
| 2,142 | 1.73% | |
| 2,141 | -0.01% |
Location
Baybay District is situated at approximately 12.3863, 125.3048, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.5 meters or 14.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baybay District 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.