Poblacion IV, Municipality of Balabac, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Balabac |
| Postal code | 5307 |
| Population (2020) | 491 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Balabac |
| Coordinates | 7.9871, 117.0651 (7° 59' North, 117° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.9 meters (22.6 feet) |
Poblacion IV is a barangay in the municipality of Balabac, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 491. This represented 1.15% of the total population of Balabac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion IV in the 2015 Census was 453 broken down into 115 households or an average of 3.94 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227 | 44 | 5.16 | |
| 269 | 59 | 4.56 | |
| 400 | 87 | 4.60 | |
| 453 | 121 | 3.74 | |
| 409 | 94 | 4.35 | |
| 453 | 115 | 3.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion IV is 15 to 19, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 3.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 29 | 6.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 9.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 11.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 11.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 9.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 8.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 7.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 7.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 5.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 5.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 6.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 3.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.21% |
| Total | 475 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion IV grew from 280 in 1990 to 491 in 2020, an increase of 211 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.70%, or an increase of 16 people, from the previous population of 475 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 280 | – | |
| 274 | -0.40% | |
| 400 | 8.45% | |
| 453 | 1.73% | |
| 427 | -2.13% | |
| 475 | 2.05% | |
| 491 | 0.70% |
Location
Poblacion IV is situated at approximately 7.9871, 117.0651, in the island of Balabac. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.9 meters or 22.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion IV 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.