Centro Oriental, Municipality of Polangui, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Polangui |
| Postal code | 4506 |
| Population (2020) | 2,012 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.2931, 123.4870 (13° 18' North, 123° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.1 meters (95.5 feet) |
Centro Oriental, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Polangui, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,012. This represented 2.26% of the total population of Polangui.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Centro Oriental in the 2015 Census was 2,353 broken down into 458 households or an average of 5.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,401 | 429 | 5.60 | |
| 2,334 | 426 | 5.48 | |
| 2,259 | 442 | 5.11 | |
| 2,254 | 492 | 4.58 | |
| 2,264 | 508 | 4.46 | |
| 2,353 | 458 | 5.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Centro Oriental is 15 to 19, with 281 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 1.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 159 | 6.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 228 | 9.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 220 | 9.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 281 | 11.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 233 | 9.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 201 | 8.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 136 | 5.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 143 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 147 | 6.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 159 | 6.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 113 | 4.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 89 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 77 | 3.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 68 | 2.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 44 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 38 | 1.59% |
| Total | 2,393 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Centro Oriental fell from 2,401 in 1990 to 2,012 in 2020, a decrease of 389 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.58%, or a decrease of 381 people, from the previous population of 2,393 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,401 | – | |
| 2,338 | -0.50% | |
| 2,263 | -0.70% | |
| 2,254 | -0.05% | |
| 2,264 | 0.16% | |
| 2,393 | 1.06% | |
| 2,012 | -3.58% |
Location
Centro Oriental is situated at approximately 13.2931, 123.4870, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.1 meters or 95.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Centro Oriental 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.