Binongtu‑an, Municipality of Basey, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Basey |
| Postal code | 6720 |
| Population (2020) | 479 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2909, 125.1197 (11° 17' North, 125° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.4 meters (21.0 feet) |
Binongtu‑an is a barangay in the municipality of Basey, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 479. This represented 0.85% of the total population of Basey.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Binongtu-an in the 2015 Census was 421 broken down into 105 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | 48 | 4.77 | |
| 250 | 55 | 4.55 | |
| 305 | 58 | 5.26 | |
| 368 | 82 | 4.49 | |
| 411 | 87 | 4.72 | |
| 421 | 105 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Binongtu-an is 10 to 14, with 58 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 41 | 9.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 40 | 9.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 58 | 13.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 9.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 8.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 7.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 4.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 6.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 4.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 5.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 5.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 2.14% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 2.38% |
| Total | 421 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Binongtu-an grew from 229 in 1990 to 479 in 2020, an increase of 250 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.75%, or an increase of 58 people, from the previous population of 421 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 229 | – | |
| 250 | 1.66% | |
| 305 | 4.36% | |
| 368 | 2.62% | |
| 411 | 4.10% | |
| 421 | 0.46% | |
| 479 | 2.75% |
Location
Binongtu‑an is situated at approximately 11.2909, 125.1197, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.4 meters or 21.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Binongtu‑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.