Bobolosan, 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) | 1,548 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5397, 124.9997 (12° 32' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.7 meters (8.9 feet) |
Bobolosan is a barangay in the municipality of Laoang, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,548. This represented 2.55% of the total population of Laoang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bobolosan in the 2015 Census was 1,470 broken down into 333 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 932 | 186 | 5.01 | |
| 932 | 203 | 4.59 | |
| 1,350 | 269 | 5.02 | |
| 1,360 | 277 | 4.91 | |
| 1,427 | 307 | 4.65 | |
| 1,470 | 333 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bobolosan is 10 to 14, with 208 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 135 | 9.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 195 | 13.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 208 | 14.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 143 | 9.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 80 | 5.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 76 | 5.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 77 | 5.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 97 | 6.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 77 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 74 | 5.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 4.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 59 | 4.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 63 | 4.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.84% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.02% |
| Total | 1,470 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bobolosan grew from 932 in 1990 to 1,548 in 2020, an increase of 616 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 78 people, from the previous population of 1,470 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 932 | – | |
| 932 | 0.00% | |
| 1,350 | 8.27% | |
| 1,360 | 0.10% | |
| 1,427 | 1.77% | |
| 1,470 | 0.57% | |
| 1,548 | 1.09% |
Location
Bobolosan is situated at approximately 12.5397, 124.9997, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.7 meters or 8.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bobolosan 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.