Samoyao, 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) | 673 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0255, 124.7728 (12° 2' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.2 meters (56.4 feet) |
Samoyao is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 673. This represented 1.91% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Samoyao in the 2015 Census was 651 broken down into 131 households or an average of 4.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 343 | 61 | 5.62 | |
| 410 | 82 | 5.00 | |
| 501 | 94 | 5.33 | |
| 639 | 112 | 5.71 | |
| 651 | 124 | 5.25 | |
| 651 | 131 | 4.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Samoyao is 10 to 14, with 104 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 9.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 67 | 10.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 104 | 15.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 13.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 7.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 6.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 4.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 5.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 5.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 1.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.61% |
| Total | 651 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Samoyao grew from 343 in 1990 to 673 in 2020, an increase of 330 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.70%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 651 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 343 | – | |
| 410 | 3.40% | |
| 501 | 4.39% | |
| 639 | 3.41% | |
| 651 | 0.68% | |
| 651 | 0.00% | |
| 673 | 0.70% |
Location
Samoyao is situated at approximately 12.0255, 124.7728, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.2 meters or 56.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Samoyao 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.