Bahay, Municipality of Santa Margarita, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Santa Margarita |
| Postal code | 6709 |
| Population (2020) | 125 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0561, 124.6837 (12° 3' North, 124° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 137.7 meters (451.8 feet) |
Bahay is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Margarita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 125. This represented 0.47% of the total population of Santa Margarita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bahay in the 2015 Census was 190 broken down into 36 households or an average of 5.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 12 | 5.08 | |
| 162 | 34 | 4.76 | |
| 138 | 25 | 5.52 | |
| 174 | 31 | 5.61 | |
| 134 | 26 | 5.15 | |
| 190 | 36 | 5.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bahay is 5 to 9, with 24 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 60 to 64, 65 to 69, and 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 3.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 17 | 8.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 24 | 12.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 23 | 12.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 22 | 11.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 22 | 11.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 11.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 11 | 5.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 9 | 4.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 6 | 3.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 7 | 3.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 4.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 2.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.53% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 190 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bahay grew from 61 in 1990 to 125 in 2020, an increase of 64 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 8.44%, or a decrease of 65 people, from the previous population of 190 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | – | |
| 162 | 20.08% | |
| 138 | -3.38% | |
| 174 | 3.25% | |
| 134 | -9.07% | |
| 190 | 6.87% | |
| 125 | -8.44% |
Location
Bahay is situated at approximately 12.0561, 124.6837, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 137.7 meters or 451.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bahay 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.