Tubigan, Municipality of Zumarraga, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Zumarraga |
| Postal code | 6725 |
| Population (2020) | 575 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bagatao |
| Coordinates | 11.6784, 124.8791 (11° 41' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.7 meters (22.0 feet) |
Tubigan is a barangay in the municipality of Zumarraga, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 575. This represented 3.53% of the total population of Zumarraga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tubigan in the 2015 Census was 537 broken down into 107 households or an average of 5.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 590 | 122 | 4.84 | |
| 634 | 122 | 5.20 | |
| 577 | 115 | 5.02 | |
| 678 | 124 | 5.47 | |
| 642 | 124 | 5.18 | |
| 537 | 107 | 5.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tubigan is 10 to 14, with 78 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 59 | 10.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 13.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 78 | 14.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 11.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 7.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 4.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 3.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 3.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 4.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 6.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 3.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 4.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 2.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.49% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.49% |
| Total | 537 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tubigan fell from 590 in 1990 to 575 in 2020, a decrease of 15 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.45%, or an increase of 38 people, from the previous population of 537 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 590 | – | |
| 634 | 1.36% | |
| 577 | -2.00% | |
| 678 | 2.25% | |
| 642 | -1.97% | |
| 537 | -3.34% | |
| 575 | 1.45% |
Location
Tubigan is situated at approximately 11.6784, 124.8791, in the island of Buad. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.7 meters or 22.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tubigan 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.