Bonifacio, 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) | 475 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3505, 125.2295 (12° 21' North, 125° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.9 meters (71.8 feet) |
Bonifacio is a barangay in the municipality of Gamay, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 475. This represented 2.03% of the total population of Gamay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bonifacio in the 2015 Census was 483 broken down into 104 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 381 | 75 | 5.08 | |
| 486 | 85 | 5.72 | |
| 357 | 77 | 4.64 | |
| 434 | 94 | 4.62 | |
| 477 | 98 | 4.87 | |
| 483 | 104 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bonifacio is 15 to 19, with 64 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 7.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 58 | 12.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 56 | 11.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 64 | 13.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 10.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 8.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 6.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 4.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 6.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 6.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 3.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 2.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.04% |
| Total | 483 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bonifacio grew from 381 in 1990 to 475 in 2020, an increase of 94 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.35%, or a decrease of 8 people, from the previous population of 483 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 381 | – | |
| 486 | 4.67% | |
| 357 | -6.40% | |
| 434 | 2.73% | |
| 477 | 3.50% | |
| 483 | 0.24% | |
| 475 | -0.35% |
Location
Bonifacio is situated at approximately 12.3505, 125.2295, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.9 meters or 71.8 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.