Bantian, City of Calbayog, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Calbayog |
| Postal code | 6710 |
| Population (2020) | 1,379 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1325, 124.4677 (12° 8' North, 124° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.4 meters (30.8 feet) |
Bantian is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,379. This represented 0.74% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bantian in the 2015 Census was 1,380 broken down into 261 households or an average of 5.29 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 703 | 130 | 5.41 | |
| 799 | 162 | 4.93 | |
| 932 | 171 | 5.45 | |
| 1,060 | 199 | 5.33 | |
| 1,238 | 229 | 5.41 | |
| 1,380 | 261 | 5.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bantian is 10 to 14, with 180 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 2.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 119 | 8.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 174 | 12.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 180 | 13.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 173 | 12.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 8.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 6.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 88 | 6.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 78 | 5.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 4.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 64 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 2.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.38% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.36% |
| Total | 1,380 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bantian grew from 703 in 1990 to 1,379 in 2020, an increase of 676 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.02%, or a decrease of 1 people, from the previous population of 1,380 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 703 | – | |
| 799 | 2.43% | |
| 932 | 3.36% | |
| 1,060 | 1.79% | |
| 1,238 | 5.81% | |
| 1,380 | 2.09% | |
| 1,379 | -0.02% |
Location
Bantian is situated at approximately 12.1325, 124.4677, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.4 meters or 30.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bantian 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.