Eastern Poblacion, Municipality of Baras, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Baras |
| Postal code | 4803 |
| Population (2020) | 357 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.6589, 124.3712 (13° 40' North, 124° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.7 meters (12.1 feet) |
Eastern Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Baras, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 357. This represented 2.65% of the total population of Baras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Eastern Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 327 broken down into 73 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 372 | 66 | 5.64 | |
| 316 | 68 | 4.65 | |
| 335 | 66 | 5.08 | |
| 328 | 70 | 4.69 | |
| 298 | 63 | 4.73 | |
| 327 | 73 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Eastern Poblacion is 10 to 14, with 44 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 23 | 7.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 11.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 44 | 13.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 30 | 9.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 27 | 8.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 7.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 4.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 15 | 4.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 6.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 4.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 4.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 3.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 3.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 2.45% |
| Total | 327 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Eastern Poblacion fell from 372 in 1990 to 357 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 1.86%, or an increase of 30 people, from the previous population of 327 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 372 | – | |
| 316 | -3.01% | |
| 335 | 1.26% | |
| 328 | -0.29% | |
| 298 | -3.43% | |
| 327 | 1.78% | |
| 357 | 1.86% |
Location
Eastern Poblacion is situated at approximately 13.6589, 124.3712, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.7 meters or 12.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Eastern Poblacion 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.