Tomabe, 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) | 402 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5361, 124.9436 (11° 32' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.0 meters (141.1 feet) |
Tomabe is a barangay in the municipality of Villareal, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 402. This represented 1.47% of the total population of Villareal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tomabe in the 2015 Census was 403 broken down into 88 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | 60 | 5.20 | |
| 327 | 58 | 5.64 | |
| 311 | 58 | 5.36 | |
| 262 | 45 | 5.82 | |
| 353 | 67 | 5.27 | |
| 403 | 88 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tomabe is 10 to 14, with 62 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 41 | 10.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 11.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 62 | 15.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 10.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 8.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 7.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 4.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 5.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 4.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 6.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 3.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 2.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 2.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.74% |
| Total | 403 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tomabe grew from 312 in 1990 to 402 in 2020, an increase of 90 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.05%, or a decrease of 1 people, from the previous population of 403 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 312 | – | |
| 327 | 0.88% | |
| 311 | -1.07% | |
| 262 | -2.34% | |
| 353 | 11.46% | |
| 403 | 2.55% | |
| 402 | -0.05% |
Location
Tomabe is situated at approximately 11.5361, 124.9436, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.0 meters or 141.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tomabe 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.