Bacyaran, Municipality of Calbiga, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Calbiga |
| Postal code | 6715 |
| Population (2020) | 1,124 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.6145, 125.0138 (11° 37' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.1 meters (72.5 feet) |
Bacyaran is a barangay in the municipality of Calbiga, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,124. This represented 4.82% of the total population of Calbiga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bacyaran in the 2015 Census was 1,111 broken down into 245 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 654 | 121 | 5.40 | |
| 647 | 132 | 4.90 | |
| 835 | 173 | 4.83 | |
| 870 | 175 | 4.97 | |
| 923 | 185 | 4.99 | |
| 1,111 | 245 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bacyaran is 10 to 14, with 143 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 116 | 10.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 114 | 10.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 143 | 12.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 124 | 11.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 87 | 7.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 80 | 7.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 6.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 6.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 4.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 4.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 4.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 2.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 2.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.26% |
| Total | 1,111 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bacyaran grew from 654 in 1990 to 1,124 in 2020, an increase of 470 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.25%, or an increase of 13 people, from the previous population of 1,111 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 654 | – | |
| 647 | -0.20% | |
| 835 | 5.62% | |
| 870 | 0.57% | |
| 923 | 2.18% | |
| 1,111 | 3.59% | |
| 1,124 | 0.25% |
Location
Bacyaran is situated at approximately 11.6145, 125.0138, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.1 meters or 72.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bacyaran 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.