Geparayan de Turag, 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) | 858 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3211, 124.8921 (12° 19' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.5 meters (109.9 feet) |
Geparayan de Turag is a barangay in the municipality of Silvino Lobos, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 858. This represented 5.68% of the total population of Silvino Lobos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Geparayan de Turag in the 2015 Census was 1,158 broken down into 188 households or an average of 6.16 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 716 | 113 | 6.34 | |
| 751 | 136 | 5.52 | |
| 1,073 | 157 | 6.83 | |
| 1,080 | 196 | 5.51 | |
| 1,055 | 155 | 6.81 | |
| 1,158 | 188 | 6.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Geparayan de Turag is 10 to 14, with 158 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 117 | 10.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 142 | 12.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 158 | 13.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 153 | 13.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 9.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 90 | 7.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 5.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 5.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 4.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 3.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 3.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 2.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 1.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.52% |
| Total | 1,158 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Geparayan de Turag grew from 716 in 1990 to 858 in 2020, an increase of 142 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 6.12%, or a decrease of 300 people, from the previous population of 1,158 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 716 | – | |
| 751 | 0.90% | |
| 1,073 | 7.95% | |
| 1,080 | 0.09% | |
| 1,055 | -0.85% | |
| 1,158 | 1.79% | |
| 858 | -6.12% |
Location
Geparayan de Turag is situated at approximately 12.3211, 124.8921, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.5 meters or 109.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Geparayan de Turag shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Deit de Suba, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar
- Deit de Turag, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar
- Ynaguingayan, Pambujan, Northern Samar
- Sixto T. Balanguit, Sr., Pambujan, Northern Samar
- Poblacion II, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar
- San Isidro, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar
- Lourdes, Las Navas, Northern Samar
- Taylor, Las Navas, Northern Samar
- Macarthur, Las Navas, Northern Samar
- Senonogan de Tubang, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar
- Victory, Las Navas, Northern Samar
- Camaya-an, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.