Bachao, Municipality of Daram, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Daram |
| Postal code | 6722 |
| Population (2020) | 1,342 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Daram |
| Coordinates | 11.5925, 124.7656 (11° 36' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.9 meters (22.6 feet) |
Bachao is a barangay in the municipality of Daram, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,342. This represented 3.23% of the total population of Daram.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bachao in the 2015 Census was 1,525 broken down into 308 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,294 | 234 | 5.53 | |
| 1,354 | 242 | 5.60 | |
| 1,194 | 212 | 5.63 | |
| 1,345 | 281 | 4.79 | |
| 1,567 | 298 | 5.26 | |
| 1,525 | 308 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bachao is 10 to 14, with 207 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 131 | 8.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 193 | 12.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 207 | 13.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 169 | 11.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 124 | 8.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 5.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 86 | 5.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 111 | 7.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 85 | 5.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 4.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 3.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 3.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 50 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.92% |
| Total | 1,525 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bachao grew from 1,294 in 1990 to 1,342 in 2020, an increase of 48 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.65%, or a decrease of 183 people, from the previous population of 1,525 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,294 | – | |
| 1,354 | 0.85% | |
| 1,194 | -2.66% | |
| 1,345 | 1.66% | |
| 1,567 | 5.72% | |
| 1,525 | -0.52% | |
| 1,342 | -2.65% |
Location
Bachao is situated at approximately 11.5925, 124.7656, in the island of Daram. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.9 meters or 22.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bachao 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.