Mabaras, 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) | 270 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4888, 125.1028 (12° 29' North, 125° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 74.5 meters (244.4 feet) |
Mabaras is a barangay in the municipality of Palapag, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 270. This represented 0.79% of the total population of Palapag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mabaras in the 2015 Census was 250 broken down into 59 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 25 | 5.04 | |
| 125 | 30 | 4.17 | |
| 209 | 40 | 5.23 | |
| 178 | 31 | 5.74 | |
| 172 | 35 | 4.91 | |
| 250 | 59 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mabaras is 5 to 9, with 37 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 | 3 | 1.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 14.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 14.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 23 | 9.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 13.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 22 | 8.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 13 | 5.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 4.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 9 | 3.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 8.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 4.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 2.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 1.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 3.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.80% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 250 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mabaras grew from 126 in 1990 to 270 in 2020, an increase of 144 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.63%, or an increase of 20 people, from the previous population of 250 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 126 | – | |
| 125 | -0.15% | |
| 209 | 11.65% | |
| 178 | -2.19% | |
| 172 | -1.24% | |
| 250 | 7.38% | |
| 270 | 1.63% |
Location
Mabaras is situated at approximately 12.4888, 125.1028, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 74.5 meters or 244.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mabaras 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.