Tambongan, 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) | 966 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9833, 124.7480 (11° 59' North, 124° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.2 meters (30.2 feet) |
Tambongan is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 966. This represented 2.74% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tambongan in the 2015 Census was 888 broken down into 191 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 597 | 122 | 4.89 | |
| 853 | 171 | 4.99 | |
| 762 | 148 | 5.15 | |
| 672 | 147 | 4.57 | |
| 862 | 186 | 4.63 | |
| 888 | 191 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tambongan is 15 to 19, with 130 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 82 | 9.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 111 | 12.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 90 | 10.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 130 | 14.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 65 | 7.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 5.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 5.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 5.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 6.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 4.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 2.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 3.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.56% |
| Total | 888 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tambongan grew from 597 in 1990 to 966 in 2020, an increase of 369 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.79%, or an increase of 78 people, from the previous population of 888 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 597 | – | |
| 853 | 6.91% | |
| 762 | -2.39% | |
| 672 | -1.72% | |
| 862 | 9.49% | |
| 888 | 0.57% | |
| 966 | 1.79% |
Location
Tambongan is situated at approximately 11.9833, 124.7480, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.2 meters or 30.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tambongan 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.