Barangay VI, Municipality of Coron, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Coron |
| Postal code | 5316 |
| Population (2020) | 4,473 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Busuanga |
| Coordinates | 12.0257, 120.2035 (12° 2' North, 120° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.5 meters (100.1 feet) |
Barangay VI, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Coron, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,473. This represented 6.79% of the total population of Coron.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay VI in the 2015 Census was 2,281 broken down into 555 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 765 | 138 | 5.54 | |
| 964 | 189 | 5.10 | |
| 955 | 182 | 5.25 | |
| 1,537 | 307 | 5.01 | |
| 2,003 | 465 | 4.31 | |
| 2,281 | 555 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay VI is 5 to 9, with 262 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 55 | 2.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 236 | 10.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 262 | 11.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 222 | 9.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 238 | 10.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 257 | 11.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 203 | 8.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 175 | 7.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 150 | 6.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 124 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 110 | 4.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 90 | 3.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 65 | 2.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 2.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 0.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.35% |
| Total | 2,305 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay VI grew from 765 in 1990 to 4,473 in 2020, an increase of 3,708 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 14.98%, or an increase of 2,168 people, from the previous population of 2,305 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 765 | – | |
| 964 | 4.43% | |
| 955 | -0.20% | |
| 1,599 | 7.37% | |
| 2,070 | 9.85% | |
| 2,305 | 2.07% | |
| 4,473 | 14.98% |
Location
Barangay VI is situated at approximately 12.0257, 120.2035, in the island of Busuanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.5 meters or 100.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay VI 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.