Binay, Municipality of Palapag, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Palapag |
| Postal code | 6421 |
| Population (2020) | 667 |
| Coordinates | 12.5900, 125.1396 (12° 35' North, 125° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Binay is a barangay in the municipality of Palapag, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 667. This represented 1.96% of the total population of Palapag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Binay in the 2015 Census was 551 broken down into 115 households or an average of 4.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348 | 68 | 5.12 | |
| 462 | 87 | 5.31 | |
| 467 | 86 | 5.43 | |
| 551 | 92 | 5.99 | |
| 545 | 101 | 5.40 | |
| 551 | 115 | 4.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Binay are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 79 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 57 | 10.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 14.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 79 | 14.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 10.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 38 | 6.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 5.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 5.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 4.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 3.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 4.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 4.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.81% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.36% |
| Total | 551 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Binay grew from 348 in 1990 to 667 in 2020, an increase of 319 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.10%, or an increase of 116 people, from the previous population of 551 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 348 | – | |
| 462 | 5.45% | |
| 467 | 0.23% | |
| 551 | 2.31% | |
| 545 | -0.40% | |
| 551 | 0.21% | |
| 667 | 4.10% |
Location
Binay is situated at approximately 12.5900, 125.1396. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Binay does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.