Barayong, Municipality of Motiong, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Motiong |
| Postal code | 6702 |
| Population (2020) | 171 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9689, 124.9935 (11° 58' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 321.6 meters (1,055.1 feet) |
Barayong is a barangay in the municipality of Motiong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 171. This represented 1.12% of the total population of Motiong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barayong in the 2015 Census was 190 broken down into 34 households or an average of 5.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204 | 44 | 4.64 | |
| 194 | 43 | 4.51 | |
| 215 | 44 | 4.89 | |
| 169 | 32 | 5.28 | |
| 169 | 27 | 6.26 | |
| 190 | 34 | 5.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barayong is 5 to 9, with 37 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 60 to 64, and 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 23 | 12.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 19.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 23 | 12.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 24 | 12.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 17 | 8.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 7 | 3.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 11 | 5.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 8 | 4.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 7 | 3.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 5 | 2.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 4 | 2.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 2.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 4.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 2.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.53% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.58% |
| Total | 190 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barayong fell from 204 in 1990 to 171 in 2020, a decrease of 33 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.19%, or a decrease of 19 people, from the previous population of 190 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 204 | – | |
| 194 | -0.94% | |
| 215 | 2.23% | |
| 169 | -3.27% | |
| 169 | 0.00% | |
| 190 | 2.25% | |
| 171 | -2.19% |
Location
Barayong is situated at approximately 11.9689, 124.9935, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 321.6 meters or 1,055.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barayong 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.