Babaclayon, Municipality of San Jose de Buan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | San Jose de Buan |
| Postal code | 6723 |
| Population (2020) | 440 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9912, 125.0328 (11° 59' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 258.8 meters (849.1 feet) |
Babaclayon is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose de Buan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 440. This represented 5.66% of the total population of San Jose de Buan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Babaclayon in the 2015 Census was 423 broken down into 88 households or an average of 4.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | 52 | 4.52 | |
| 429 | 87 | 4.93 | |
| 313 | 56 | 5.59 | |
| 309 | 49 | 6.31 | |
| 426 | 77 | 5.53 | |
| 423 | 88 | 4.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Babaclayon is 10 to 14, with 66 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 3.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 50 | 11.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 49 | 11.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 15.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 13.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 7.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 20 | 4.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 7.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 5.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 2.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 4.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 2.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 3.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.47% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.95% |
| Total | 423 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Babaclayon grew from 235 in 1990 to 440 in 2020, an increase of 205 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.83%, or an increase of 17 people, from the previous population of 423 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 235 | – | |
| 429 | 11.94% | |
| 325 | -5.78% | |
| 309 | -0.69% | |
| 426 | 12.40% | |
| 423 | -0.13% | |
| 440 | 0.83% |
Location
Babaclayon is situated at approximately 11.9912, 125.0328, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 258.8 meters or 849.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Babaclayon 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.