Ocad, 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) | 1,104 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5342, 124.3279 (12° 32' North, 124° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.4 meters (37.4 feet) |
Ocad, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Lavezares, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,104. This represented 3.76% of the total population of Lavezares.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ocad in the 2015 Census was 998 broken down into 229 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 720 | 139 | 5.18 | |
| 797 | 158 | 5.04 | |
| 771 | 160 | 4.82 | |
| 866 | 196 | 4.42 | |
| 835 | 189 | 4.42 | |
| 998 | 229 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ocad is 5 to 9, with 128 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 85 | 8.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 128 | 12.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 112 | 11.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 110 | 11.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 84 | 8.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 5.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 62 | 6.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 5.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 6.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 3.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 4.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.50% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.70% |
| Total | 998 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ocad grew from 720 in 1990 to 1,104 in 2020, an increase of 384 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.15%, or an increase of 106 people, from the previous population of 998 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 720 | – | |
| 797 | 1.92% | |
| 771 | -0.71% | |
| 866 | 1.62% | |
| 835 | -1.32% | |
| 998 | 3.45% | |
| 1,104 | 2.15% |
Location
Ocad is situated at approximately 12.5342, 124.3279, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.4 meters or 37.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ocad 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.