Obrero, 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) | 4,640 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0663, 124.5905 (12° 4' North, 124° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Obrero is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,640. This represented 2.48% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Obrero in the 2015 Census was 4,529 broken down into 998 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,843 | 661 | 5.81 | |
| 4,048 | 723 | 5.60 | |
| 4,264 | 787 | 5.42 | |
| 4,502 | 840 | 5.36 | |
| 4,419 | 857 | 5.16 | |
| 4,529 | 998 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Obrero is 15 to 19, with 593 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 28 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 93 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 303 | 6.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 439 | 9.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 527 | 11.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 593 | 13.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 420 | 9.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 314 | 6.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 294 | 6.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 285 | 6.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 282 | 6.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 283 | 6.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 185 | 4.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 157 | 3.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 122 | 2.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 95 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 69 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 0.62% |
| Total | 4,529 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Obrero grew from 3,843 in 1990 to 4,640 in 2020, an increase of 797 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.51%, or an increase of 111 people, from the previous population of 4,529 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,843 | – | |
| 4,048 | 0.98% | |
| 4,264 | 1.12% | |
| 4,502 | 0.75% | |
| 4,419 | -0.68% | |
| 4,529 | 0.47% | |
| 4,640 | 0.51% |
Location
Obrero is situated at approximately 12.0663, 124.5905, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Obrero 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.