Payao, 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) | 2,093 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8038, 124.8629 (11° 48' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.9 meters (29.2 feet) |
Payao is a barangay in the city of Catbalogan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,093. This represented 1.97% of the total population of Catbalogan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Payao in the 2015 Census was 1,796 broken down into 367 households or an average of 4.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 814 | 154 | 5.29 | |
| 776 | 152 | 5.11 | |
| 1,072 | 206 | 5.20 | |
| 1,433 | 269 | 5.33 | |
| 1,497 | 300 | 4.99 | |
| 1,796 | 367 | 4.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Payao is 10 to 14, with 221 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 49 | 2.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 169 | 9.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 214 | 11.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 221 | 12.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 220 | 12.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 180 | 10.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 127 | 7.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 126 | 7.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 104 | 5.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 97 | 5.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 3.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 67 | 3.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 2.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 2.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.45% |
| Total | 1,796 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Payao grew from 814 in 1990 to 2,093 in 2020, an increase of 1,279 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.27%, or an increase of 297 people, from the previous population of 1,796 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 814 | – | |
| 831 | 0.39% | |
| 1,072 | 5.61% | |
| 1,445 | 4.20% | |
| 1,497 | 1.30% | |
| 1,796 | 3.53% | |
| 2,093 | 3.27% |
Location
Payao is situated at approximately 11.8038, 124.8629, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.9 meters or 29.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Payao 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.