Guindaponan, City of Catbalogan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Catbalogan |
| Postal code | 6700 |
| Population (2020) | 3,597 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7713, 124.8847 (11° 46' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.7 meters (48.2 feet) |
Guindaponan is a barangay in the city of Catbalogan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,597. This represented 3.38% of the total population of Catbalogan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Guindaponan in the 2015 Census was 3,320 broken down into 696 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,480 | 485 | 5.11 | |
| 2,768 | 547 | 5.06 | |
| 2,720 | 587 | 4.63 | |
| 3,210 | 637 | 5.04 | |
| 3,036 | 609 | 4.99 | |
| 3,320 | 696 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guindaponan is 15 to 19, with 450 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 58 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 251 | 7.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 345 | 10.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 399 | 12.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 450 | 13.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 320 | 9.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 248 | 7.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 210 | 6.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 195 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 160 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 167 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 178 | 5.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 107 | 3.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 87 | 2.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 53 | 1.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 48 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 0.66% |
| Total | 3,325 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Guindaponan grew from 2,480 in 1990 to 3,597 in 2020, an increase of 1,117 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.67%, or an increase of 272 people, from the previous population of 3,325 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,480 | – | |
| 2,791 | 2.24% | |
| 2,720 | -0.55% | |
| 3,210 | 2.31% | |
| 3,047 | -1.88% | |
| 3,325 | 1.68% | |
| 3,597 | 1.67% |
Location
Guindaponan is situated at approximately 11.7713, 124.8847, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.7 meters or 48.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Guindaponan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Poblacion 12 (Barangay 12), Catbalogan, Samar
- Poblacion 13 (Barangay 13), Catbalogan, Samar
- Cawayan, Catbalogan, Samar
- Ibol, Catbalogan, Samar
- Lagundi, Catbalogan, Samar
- Guinsorongan, Catbalogan, Samar
- Poblacion 9 (Barangay 9), Catbalogan, Samar
- Poblacion 8 (Barangay 8), Catbalogan, Samar
- Poblacion 7 (Barangay 7), Catbalogan, Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.