Poblacion, Municipality of Alcantara, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Alcantara |
| Postal code | 5509 |
| Population (2020) | 2,119 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Coordinates | 12.2611, 122.0537 (12° 16' North, 122° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.9 meters (25.9 feet) |
Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Alcantara, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,119. This represented 12.34% of the total population of Alcantara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 2,105 broken down into 483 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,961 | 394 | 4.98 | |
| 1,647 | 367 | 4.49 | |
| 1,912 | 418 | 4.57 | |
| 2,096 | 438 | 4.79 | |
| 1,959 | 452 | 4.33 | |
| 2,105 | 483 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion is 15 to 19, with 243 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 33 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 125 | 5.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 214 | 10.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 185 | 8.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 243 | 11.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 180 | 8.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 131 | 6.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 146 | 6.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 131 | 6.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 130 | 6.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 114 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 96 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 109 | 5.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 79 | 3.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 62 | 2.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 51 | 2.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 1.57% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 1.57% |
| Total | 2,108 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion grew from 1,977 in 1990 to 2,119 in 2020, an increase of 142 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.11%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 2,108 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,977 | – | |
| 1,652 | -3.31% | |
| 1,929 | 3.38% | |
| 2,096 | 1.15% | |
| 1,959 | -2.43% | |
| 2,108 | 1.41% | |
| 2,119 | 0.11% |
Location
Poblacion is situated at approximately 12.2611, 122.0537, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.9 meters or 25.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
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.