Concepcion, 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) | 1,266 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9857, 124.7602 (11° 59' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) |
Concepcion is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,266. This represented 3.59% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Concepcion in the 2015 Census was 1,280 broken down into 282 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 852 | 158 | 5.39 | |
| 930 | 192 | 4.84 | |
| 1,071 | 219 | 4.89 | |
| 1,179 | 225 | 5.24 | |
| 1,141 | 249 | 4.58 | |
| 1,280 | 282 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Concepcion is 10 to 14, with 174 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 101 | 7.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 122 | 9.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 174 | 13.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 149 | 11.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 127 | 9.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 84 | 6.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 89 | 6.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 4.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 60 | 4.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 4.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 4.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.25% |
| Total | 1,280 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Concepcion grew from 852 in 1990 to 1,266 in 2020, an increase of 414 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.23%, or a decrease of 14 people, from the previous population of 1,280 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 852 | – | |
| 930 | 1.65% | |
| 1,071 | 3.07% | |
| 1,179 | 1.33% | |
| 1,141 | -1.19% | |
| 1,280 | 2.21% | |
| 1,266 | -0.23% |
Location
Concepcion is situated at approximately 11.9857, 124.7602, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.2 meters or 23.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Concepcion 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.