Botoc, Municipality of Pinabacdao, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Pinabacdao |
| Postal code | 6716 |
| Population (2020) | 705 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5981, 124.9973 (11° 36' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.6 meters (15.1 feet) |
Botoc is a barangay in the municipality of Pinabacdao, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 705. This represented 3.89% of the total population of Pinabacdao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Botoc in the 2015 Census was 747 broken down into 156 households or an average of 4.79 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 456 | 94 | 4.85 | |
| 459 | 96 | 4.78 | |
| 572 | 109 | 5.25 | |
| 626 | 132 | 4.74 | |
| 697 | 138 | 5.05 | |
| 747 | 156 | 4.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Botoc are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 59 | 7.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 12.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 91 | 12.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 10.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 51 | 6.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 7.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 6.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 5.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 6.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 3.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 3.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.53% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.20% |
| Total | 750 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Botoc grew from 456 in 1990 to 705 in 2020, an increase of 249 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.29%, or a decrease of 45 people, from the previous population of 750 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 456 | – | |
| 459 | 0.12% | |
| 572 | 4.83% | |
| 633 | 1.41% | |
| 697 | 3.57% | |
| 750 | 1.41% | |
| 705 | -1.29% |
Location
Botoc is situated at approximately 11.5981, 124.9973, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.6 meters or 15.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Botoc 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.