Bani, Municipality of Lavezares, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Lavezares |
| Postal code | 6404 |
| Population (2020) | 700 |
| Coordinates | 12.5738, 124.3596 (12° 34' North, 124° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.5 meters (34.4 feet) |
Bani is a barangay in the municipality of Lavezares, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 700. This represented 2.38% of the total population of Lavezares.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bani in the 2015 Census was 902 broken down into 193 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 802 | 140 | 5.73 | |
| 960 | 163 | 5.89 | |
| 1,082 | 180 | 6.01 | |
| 868 | 162 | 5.36 | |
| 918 | 210 | 4.37 | |
| 902 | 193 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bani is 15 to 19, with 117 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 7.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 100 | 11.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 107 | 11.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 117 | 12.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 92 | 10.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 5.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 4.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 5.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 6.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 5.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 2.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 4.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 3.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.33% |
| Total | 902 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bani fell from 802 in 1990 to 700 in 2020, a decrease of 102 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.20%, or a decrease of 202 people, from the previous population of 902 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 802 | – | |
| 960 | 3.43% | |
| 1,082 | 2.60% | |
| 868 | -2.99% | |
| 918 | 2.06% | |
| 902 | -0.33% | |
| 700 | -5.20% |
Location
Bani is situated at approximately 12.5738, 124.3596, in the island of Bani. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.5 meters or 34.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bani 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.