Burabod I, Municipality of Gandara, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay | 
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas | 
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 
| Province | Samar | 
| Municipality | Gandara | 
| Postal code | 6706 | 
| Population (2020) | 184 | 
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar | 
| Coordinates | 12.0971, 124.8008 (12° 6' North, 124° 48' East) | 
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.3 meters (115.8 feet) | 
Burabod I, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 184. This represented 0.52% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Burabod I in the 2015 Census was 144 broken down into 33 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 28 | 4.39 | |
| 175 | 39 | 4.49 | |
| 145 | 31 | 4.68 | |
| 128 | 33 | 3.88 | |
| 194 | 44 | 4.41 | |
| 144 | 33 | 4.36 | 
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Burabod I is 10 to 14, with 28 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage | 
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.69% | 
| 1 to 4 | 14 | 9.72% | 
| 5 to 9 | 16 | 11.11% | 
| 10 to 14 | 28 | 19.44% | 
| 15 to 19 | 14 | 9.72% | 
| 20 to 24 | 15 | 10.42% | 
| 25 to 29 | 6 | 4.17% | 
| 30 to 34 | 6 | 4.17% | 
| 35 to 39 | 9 | 6.25% | 
| 40 to 44 | 5 | 3.47% | 
| 45 to 49 | 5 | 3.47% | 
| 50 to 54 | 4 | 2.78% | 
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 5.56% | 
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 4.17% | 
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 2.08% | 
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 2.08% | 
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% | 
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.69% | 
| Total | 144 | 100.00% | 
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Historical population
The population of Burabod I grew from 123 in 1990 to 184 in 2020, an increase of 61 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 5.29%, or an increase of 40 people, from the previous population of 144 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate | 
|---|---|---|
| 123 | – | |
| 175 | 6.83% | |
| 145 | -3.95% | |
| 128 | -1.71% | |
| 194 | 16.34% | |
| 144 | -5.52% | |
| 184 | 5.29% | 
Location
Burabod I is situated at approximately 12.0971, 124.8008, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.3 meters or 115.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Burabod I 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.