Bontay, 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) | 436 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1054, 124.5559 (12° 6' North, 124° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.9 meters (35.8 feet) |
Bontay is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 436. This represented 0.23% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bontay in the 2015 Census was 424 broken down into 90 households or an average of 4.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 258 | 42 | 6.14 | |
| 339 | 68 | 4.99 | |
| 432 | 83 | 5.20 | |
| 380 | 87 | 4.37 | |
| 402 | 85 | 4.73 | |
| 424 | 90 | 4.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bontay is 15 to 19, with 65 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 31 | 7.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 8.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 53 | 12.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 15.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 8.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 20 | 4.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 5.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 31 | 7.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 7.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 5.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 3.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 3.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.42% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.36% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.71% |
| Total | 424 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bontay grew from 258 in 1990 to 436 in 2020, an increase of 178 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.59%, or an increase of 12 people, from the previous population of 424 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 258 | – | |
| 339 | 5.25% | |
| 432 | 5.34% | |
| 380 | -1.75% | |
| 402 | 2.07% | |
| 424 | 1.02% | |
| 436 | 0.59% |
Location
Bontay is situated at approximately 12.1054, 124.5559, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.9 meters or 35.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bontay 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.