Abaton, Municipality of Laoang, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Laoang |
| Postal code | 6411 |
| Population (2020) | 513 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4802, 125.0438 (12° 29' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.9 meters (16.1 feet) |
Abaton is a barangay in the municipality of Laoang, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 513. This represented 0.85% of the total population of Laoang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abaton in the 2015 Census was 577 broken down into 141 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 517 | 105 | 4.92 | |
| 677 | 136 | 4.98 | |
| 655 | 129 | 5.08 | |
| 490 | 122 | 4.02 | |
| 542 | 126 | 4.30 | |
| 577 | 141 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abaton is 10 to 14, with 88 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 | 8 | 1.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 48 | 8.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 10.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 15.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 11.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 8.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 3.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 6.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 4.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 6.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 5.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 5.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 2.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 3.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 2.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.69% |
| Total | 577 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abaton fell from 517 in 1990 to 513 in 2020, a decrease of 4 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.44%, or a decrease of 64 people, from the previous population of 577 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 517 | – | |
| 677 | 5.18% | |
| 655 | -0.71% | |
| 490 | -3.92% | |
| 542 | 3.74% | |
| 577 | 1.20% | |
| 513 | -2.44% |
Location
Abaton is situated at approximately 12.4802, 125.0438, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.9 meters or 16.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abaton 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.