Gecbo‑an, 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) | 467 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2215, 124.8466 (12° 13' North, 124° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 158.7 meters (520.7 feet) |
Gecbo‑an is a barangay in the municipality of Silvino Lobos, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 467. This represented 3.09% of the total population of Silvino Lobos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gecbo-an in the 2015 Census was 465 broken down into 87 households or an average of 5.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 | 72 | 5.00 | |
| 422 | 69 | 6.12 | |
| 490 | 72 | 6.81 | |
| 494 | 82 | 6.02 | |
| 446 | 77 | 5.79 | |
| 465 | 87 | 5.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gecbo-an is 15 to 19, with 70 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 | 11 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 49 | 10.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 9.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 13.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 15.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 12.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 6.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 6.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 4.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 3.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 3.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 2.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.22% |
| Total | 465 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gecbo-an grew from 368 in 1990 to 467 in 2020, an increase of 99 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.09%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 465 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 368 | – | |
| 422 | 2.60% | |
| 490 | 3.26% | |
| 494 | 0.11% | |
| 446 | -3.65% | |
| 465 | 0.80% | |
| 467 | 0.09% |
Location
Gecbo‑an is situated at approximately 12.2215, 124.8466, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 158.7 meters or 520.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gecbo‑an 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.