Burabod, 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) | 1,675 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3863, 125.2922 (12° 23' North, 125° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.1 meters (36.4 feet) |
Burabod, 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 1,675. This represented 7.17% of the total population of Gamay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Burabod in the 2015 Census was 1,591 broken down into 366 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 865 | 168 | 5.15 | |
| 1,231 | 230 | 5.35 | |
| 1,290 | 258 | 5.00 | |
| 1,377 | 275 | 5.01 | |
| 1,437 | 299 | 4.81 | |
| 1,591 | 366 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Burabod is 15 to 19, with 212 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 147 | 9.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 153 | 9.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 192 | 12.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 212 | 13.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 154 | 9.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 91 | 5.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 87 | 5.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 91 | 5.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 68 | 4.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 85 | 5.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 4.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 3.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 2.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 52 | 3.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.57% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.57% |
| Total | 1,591 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Burabod grew from 865 in 1990 to 1,675 in 2020, an increase of 810 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.09%, or an increase of 84 people, from the previous population of 1,591 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 865 | – | |
| 1,231 | 6.83% | |
| 1,290 | 1.01% | |
| 1,377 | 0.90% | |
| 1,437 | 1.56% | |
| 1,591 | 1.96% | |
| 1,675 | 1.09% |
Location
Burabod is situated at approximately 12.3863, 125.2922, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.1 meters or 36.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Burabod 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.