Nacube, 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) | 805 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9953, 124.7742 (11° 60' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.8 meters (38.7 feet) |
Nacube is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 805. This represented 2.28% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nacube in the 2015 Census was 687 broken down into 148 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | 99 | 5.11 | |
| 434 | 98 | 4.43 | |
| 576 | 127 | 4.54 | |
| 618 | 128 | 4.83 | |
| 686 | 129 | 5.32 | |
| 687 | 148 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nacube is 10 to 14, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 10.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 87 | 12.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 92 | 13.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 13.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 6.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 5.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 6.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 6.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 5.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 3.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 4.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.58% |
| Total | 687 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nacube grew from 506 in 1990 to 805 in 2020, an increase of 299 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.39%, or an increase of 118 people, from the previous population of 687 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 506 | – | |
| 434 | -2.83% | |
| 576 | 6.26% | |
| 618 | 0.98% | |
| 686 | 3.87% | |
| 687 | 0.03% | |
| 805 | 3.39% |
Location
Nacube is situated at approximately 11.9953, 124.7742, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.8 meters or 38.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nacube 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.