Napo, 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) | 505 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5348, 125.1206 (12° 32' North, 125° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.5 meters (34.4 feet) |
Napo is a barangay in the municipality of Palapag, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 505. This represented 1.48% of the total population of Palapag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Napo in the 2015 Census was 493 broken down into 99 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169 | 31 | 5.45 | |
| 236 | 50 | 4.72 | |
| 430 | 70 | 6.14 | |
| 389 | 66 | 5.89 | |
| 432 | 83 | 5.20 | |
| 493 | 99 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Napo is 15 to 19, with 73 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 8.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 62 | 12.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 10.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 14.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 11.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 6.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 7.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 5.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 5.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 3.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 2.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.20% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.20% |
| Total | 493 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Napo grew from 169 in 1990 to 505 in 2020, an increase of 336 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.51%, or an increase of 12 people, from the previous population of 493 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 169 | – | |
| 236 | 6.46% | |
| 430 | 13.73% | |
| 389 | -1.37% | |
| 432 | 3.89% | |
| 493 | 2.55% | |
| 505 | 0.51% |
Location
Napo is situated at approximately 12.5348, 125.1206, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.5 meters or 34.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Napo 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.