Bato, Municipality of Paranas, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Paranas |
| Postal code | 6703 |
| Population (2020) | 911 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7601, 125.0500 (11° 46' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.6 meters (38.1 feet) |
Bato is a barangay in the municipality of Paranas, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 911. This represented 2.81% of the total population of Paranas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bato in the 2015 Census was 725 broken down into 180 households or an average of 4.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 558 | 112 | 4.98 | |
| 613 | 118 | 5.19 | |
| 627 | 137 | 4.58 | |
| 665 | 144 | 4.62 | |
| 757 | 158 | 4.79 | |
| 725 | 180 | 4.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bato is 10 to 14, with 88 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 7.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 10.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 12.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 8.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 9.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 6.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 7.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 6.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 6.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 4.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 3.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 3.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.52% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.79% |
| Total | 725 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bato grew from 558 in 1990 to 911 in 2020, an increase of 353 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.92%, or an increase of 186 people, from the previous population of 725 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 558 | – | |
| 613 | 1.78% | |
| 627 | 0.49% | |
| 665 | 0.81% | |
| 757 | 4.83% | |
| 725 | -0.82% | |
| 911 | 4.92% |
Location
Bato is situated at approximately 11.7601, 125.0500, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.6 meters or 38.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bato 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.