Obayan, 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) | 1,159 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.6043, 125.0089 (11° 36' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.6 meters (24.9 feet) |
Obayan is a barangay in the municipality of Pinabacdao, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,159. This represented 6.39% of the total population of Pinabacdao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Obayan in the 2015 Census was 1,234 broken down into 272 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 843 | 166 | 5.08 | |
| 904 | 190 | 4.76 | |
| 954 | 195 | 4.89 | |
| 1,031 | 221 | 4.67 | |
| 1,105 | 230 | 4.80 | |
| 1,234 | 272 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Obayan is 10 to 14, with 149 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 107 | 8.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 136 | 11.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 149 | 12.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 123 | 9.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 127 | 10.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 6.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 4.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 81 | 6.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 83 | 6.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 4.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 1.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 2.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 2.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.54% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.38% |
| Total | 1,234 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Obayan grew from 843 in 1990 to 1,159 in 2020, an increase of 316 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.31%, or a decrease of 75 people, from the previous population of 1,234 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 843 | – | |
| 904 | 1.32% | |
| 954 | 1.16% | |
| 1,033 | 1.10% | |
| 1,105 | 2.48% | |
| 1,234 | 2.12% | |
| 1,159 | -1.31% |
Location
Obayan is situated at approximately 11.6043, 125.0089, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.6 meters or 24.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Obayan 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.