Barangay III, Municipality of Coron, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Coron |
| Postal code | 5316 |
| Population (2020) | 342 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Busuanga |
| Coordinates | 11.9978, 120.2031 (11° 60' North, 120° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) |
Barangay III, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Coron, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 342. This represented 0.52% of the total population of Coron.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay III in the 2015 Census was 751 broken down into 149 households or an average of 5.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 520 | 97 | 5.36 | |
| 603 | 114 | 5.29 | |
| 556 | 113 | 4.92 | |
| 747 | 156 | 4.79 | |
| 614 | 165 | 3.72 | |
| 751 | 149 | 5.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay III is 20 to 24, with 113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 59 | 7.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 73 | 9.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 73 | 9.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 97 | 12.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 14.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 8.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 5.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 4.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 5.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 4.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.77% |
| Total | 775 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay III fell from 520 in 1990 to 342 in 2020, a decrease of 178 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 15.82%, or a decrease of 433 people, from the previous population of 775 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 520 | – | |
| 603 | 2.81% | |
| 556 | -1.72% | |
| 776 | 4.71% | |
| 632 | -7.20% | |
| 775 | 3.96% | |
| 342 | -15.82% |
Location
Barangay III is situated at approximately 11.9978, 120.2031, in the island of Busuanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.3 meters or 20.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay III 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.