Barangay IV, Municipality of Romblon, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Romblon |
| Postal code | 5500 |
| Population (2020) | 1,172 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Romblon |
| Coordinates | 12.5750, 122.2681 (12° 35' North, 122° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 42.1 meters (138.1 feet) |
Barangay IV, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Romblon, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,172. This represented 2.89% of the total population of Romblon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay IV in the 2015 Census was 1,201 broken down into 304 households or an average of 3.95 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,308 | 261 | 5.01 | |
| 1,373 | 298 | 4.61 | |
| 1,202 | 271 | 4.44 | |
| 1,173 | 286 | 4.10 | |
| 1,273 | 310 | 4.11 | |
| 1,201 | 304 | 3.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay IV is 1 to 4, with 122 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 19 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 122 | 10.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 115 | 9.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 118 | 9.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 92 | 7.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 6.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 5.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 97 | 8.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 78 | 6.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 4.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 84 | 6.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 69 | 5.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 3.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 4.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 2.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.75% |
| Total | 1,201 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay IV fell from 1,308 in 1990 to 1,172 in 2020, a decrease of 136 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.51%, or a decrease of 29 people, from the previous population of 1,201 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,308 | – | |
| 1,373 | 0.91% | |
| 1,205 | -2.76% | |
| 1,173 | -0.37% | |
| 1,273 | 3.02% | |
| 1,201 | -1.10% | |
| 1,172 | -0.51% |
Location
Barangay IV is situated at approximately 12.5750, 122.2681, in the island of Romblon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 42.1 meters or 138.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 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.