Gebolwangan, Municipality of Silvino Lobos, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Silvino Lobos |
| Postal code | 6414 |
| Population (2020) | 797 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2708, 124.7816 (12° 16' North, 124° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 157.8 meters (517.7 feet) |
Gebolwangan is a barangay in the municipality of Silvino Lobos, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 797. This represented 5.28% of the total population of Silvino Lobos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gebolwangan in the 2015 Census was 928 broken down into 165 households or an average of 5.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 685 | 112 | 6.12 | |
| 762 | 116 | 6.57 | |
| 755 | 125 | 6.04 | |
| 790 | 134 | 5.90 | |
| 913 | 174 | 5.25 | |
| 928 | 165 | 5.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gebolwangan is 10 to 14, with 127 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 107 | 11.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 125 | 13.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 127 | 13.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 103 | 11.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 96 | 10.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 7.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 5.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 5.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 4.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 4.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 3.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 1.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.11% |
| Total | 928 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gebolwangan grew from 685 in 1990 to 797 in 2020, an increase of 112 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.15%, or a decrease of 131 people, from the previous population of 928 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 685 | – | |
| 762 | 2.02% | |
| 755 | -0.20% | |
| 790 | 0.63% | |
| 913 | 5.41% | |
| 928 | 0.31% | |
| 797 | -3.15% |
Location
Gebolwangan is situated at approximately 12.2708, 124.7816, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 157.8 meters or 517.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gebolwangan 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.