Barobaybay, 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) | 1,246 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5522, 124.3655 (12° 33' North, 124° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.3 meters (33.8 feet) |
Barobaybay is a barangay in the municipality of Lavezares, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,246. This represented 4.24% of the total population of Lavezares.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barobaybay in the 2015 Census was 1,290 broken down into 290 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 926 | 174 | 5.32 | |
| 982 | 192 | 5.11 | |
| 1,052 | 200 | 5.26 | |
| 1,110 | 219 | 5.07 | |
| 1,082 | 232 | 4.66 | |
| 1,290 | 290 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barobaybay is 10 to 14, with 152 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 113 | 8.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 140 | 10.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 152 | 11.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 138 | 10.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 132 | 10.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 97 | 7.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 6.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 73 | 5.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 4.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.24% |
| Total | 1,294 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barobaybay grew from 929 in 1990 to 1,246 in 2020, an increase of 317 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.79%, or a decrease of 48 people, from the previous population of 1,294 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 929 | – | |
| 982 | 1.04% | |
| 1,052 | 1.49% | |
| 1,110 | 0.74% | |
| 1,084 | -0.86% | |
| 1,294 | 3.43% | |
| 1,246 | -0.79% |
Location
Barobaybay is situated at approximately 12.5522, 124.3655, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.3 meters or 33.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barobaybay 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.