Banquil, Municipality of Villareal, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Villareal |
| Postal code | 6717 |
| Population (2020) | 1,305 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5759, 124.8886 (11° 35' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.6 meters (44.6 feet) |
Banquil is a barangay in the municipality of Villareal, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,305. This represented 4.76% of the total population of Villareal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Banquil in the 2015 Census was 1,324 broken down into 284 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 906 | 158 | 5.73 | |
| 1,033 | 188 | 5.49 | |
| 1,033 | 198 | 5.22 | |
| 1,105 | 201 | 5.50 | |
| 1,125 | 217 | 5.18 | |
| 1,324 | 284 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Banquil is 5 to 9, with 178 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 3.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 158 | 11.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 178 | 13.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 174 | 13.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 165 | 12.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 94 | 7.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 5.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 4.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 5.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 5.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 3.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 2.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 2.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.98% |
| Total | 1,324 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Banquil grew from 906 in 1990 to 1,305 in 2020, an increase of 399 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.30%, or a decrease of 19 people, from the previous population of 1,324 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 906 | – | |
| 1,033 | 2.49% | |
| 1,033 | 0.00% | |
| 1,105 | 0.93% | |
| 1,125 | 0.66% | |
| 1,324 | 3.15% | |
| 1,305 | -0.30% |
Location
Banquil is situated at approximately 11.5759, 124.8886, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.6 meters or 44.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Banquil 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.