Giguimitan, 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) | 419 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2995, 124.8033 (12° 18' North, 124° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 46.5 meters (152.6 feet) |
Giguimitan is a barangay in the municipality of Silvino Lobos, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 419. This represented 2.77% of the total population of Silvino Lobos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Giguimitan in the 2015 Census was 419 broken down into 85 households or an average of 4.93 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | 20 | 7.25 | |
| 152 | 23 | 6.61 | |
| 194 | 26 | 7.46 | |
| 249 | 40 | 6.23 | |
| 340 | 54 | 6.30 | |
| 419 | 85 | 4.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Giguimitan is 15 to 19, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 3.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 41 | 9.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 59 | 14.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 13.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 71 | 16.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 10.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 5.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 3.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 4.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 6.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 4.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 2.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 1.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.72% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.72% |
| Total | 419 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Giguimitan grew from 145 in 1990 to 419 in 2020, an increase of 274 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote there was no change from the previous population in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 145 | – | |
| 152 | 0.89% | |
| 194 | 5.37% | |
| 249 | 3.50% | |
| 340 | 12.01% | |
| 419 | 4.06% | |
| 419 | 0.00% |
Location
Giguimitan is situated at approximately 12.2995, 124.8033, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 46.5 meters or 152.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Giguimitan 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.