Yapas, 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) | 433 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5070, 125.0685 (12° 30' North, 125° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.3 meters (23.9 feet) |
Yapas is a barangay in the municipality of Laoang, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 433. This represented 0.71% of the total population of Laoang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Yapas in the 2015 Census was 504 broken down into 92 households or an average of 5.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 395 | 85 | 4.65 | |
| 389 | 85 | 4.58 | |
| 465 | 85 | 5.47 | |
| 461 | 88 | 5.24 | |
| 447 | 88 | 5.08 | |
| 504 | 92 | 5.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Yapas is 15 to 19, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 9.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 12.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 72 | 14.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 16.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 8.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 6.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 3.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 4.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 4.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 5.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 2.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.79% |
| Total | 504 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Yapas grew from 395 in 1990 to 433 in 2020, an increase of 38 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.15%, or a decrease of 71 people, from the previous population of 504 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 395 | – | |
| 389 | -0.29% | |
| 465 | 3.90% | |
| 461 | -0.12% | |
| 447 | -1.12% | |
| 504 | 2.31% | |
| 433 | -3.15% |
Location
Yapas is situated at approximately 12.5070, 125.0685, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.3 meters or 23.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Yapas 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.