Oboob, 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) | 471 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2150, 124.5957 (12° 13' North, 124° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.6 meters (93.8 feet) |
Oboob is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 471. This represented 0.25% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Oboob in the 2015 Census was 417 broken down into 81 households or an average of 5.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188 | 35 | 5.37 | |
| 230 | 49 | 4.69 | |
| 324 | 62 | 5.23 | |
| 372 | 68 | 5.47 | |
| 405 | 77 | 5.26 | |
| 417 | 81 | 5.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Oboob is 5 to 9, with 56 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 3.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 36 | 8.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 56 | 13.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 53 | 12.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 45 | 10.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 8.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 7.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 4.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 5.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 6.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 4.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 2.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 2.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.44% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.24% |
| Total | 417 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Oboob grew from 188 in 1990 to 471 in 2020, an increase of 283 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.60%, or an increase of 54 people, from the previous population of 417 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 188 | – | |
| 230 | 3.85% | |
| 324 | 7.62% | |
| 372 | 1.92% | |
| 405 | 3.14% | |
| 417 | 0.56% | |
| 471 | 2.60% |
Location
Oboob is situated at approximately 12.2150, 124.5957, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.6 meters or 93.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Oboob 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.