Bontod, Municipality of San Sebastian, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | San Sebastian |
| Postal code | 6714 |
| Population (2020) | 614 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7168, 125.0288 (11° 43' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.7 feet) |
Bontod is a barangay in the municipality of San Sebastian, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 614. This represented 7.05% of the total population of San Sebastian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bontod in the 2015 Census was 510 broken down into 103 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 344 | 56 | 6.14 | |
| 398 | 72 | 5.53 | |
| 441 | 75 | 5.88 | |
| 443 | 76 | 5.83 | |
| 531 | 92 | 5.77 | |
| 510 | 103 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bontod is 10 to 14, with 78 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 11.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 71 | 13.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 78 | 15.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 12.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 17 | 3.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 6.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 6.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 4.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 5.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 3.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 5.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 2.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.57% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.18% |
| Total | 510 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bontod grew from 344 in 1990 to 614 in 2020, an increase of 270 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.98%, or an increase of 104 people, from the previous population of 510 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 344 | – | |
| 398 | 2.77% | |
| 441 | 2.22% | |
| 443 | 0.06% | |
| 531 | 6.82% | |
| 510 | -0.77% | |
| 614 | 3.98% |
Location
Bontod is situated at approximately 11.7168, 125.0288, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.0 meters or 19.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bontod 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.