South Central Poblacion, Municipality of Nampicuan, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | Nampicuan |
| Postal code | 3116 |
| Population (2020) | 541 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.7324, 120.6354 (15° 44' North, 120° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.5 meters (90.2 feet) |
South Central Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Nampicuan, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 541. This represented 3.74% of the total population of Nampicuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of South Central Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 648 broken down into 131 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 358 | 68 | 5.26 | |
| 451 | 72 | 6.26 | |
| 418 | 76 | 5.50 | |
| 451 | 97 | 4.65 | |
| 516 | 127 | 4.06 | |
| 648 | 131 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in South Central Poblacion is 35 to 39, with 69 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 7.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 58 | 8.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 42 | 6.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 7.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 9.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 8.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 8.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 10.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 4.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 4.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 3.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 3.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.70% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.93% |
| Total | 648 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of South Central Poblacion grew from 363 in 1990 to 541 in 2020, an increase of 178 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 3.73%, or a decrease of 107 people, from the previous population of 648 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 363 | – | |
| 456 | 4.37% | |
| 418 | -1.85% | |
| 457 | 1.24% | |
| 516 | 4.52% | |
| 648 | 4.43% | |
| 541 | -3.73% |
Location
South Central Poblacion is situated at approximately 15.7324, 120.6354, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.5 meters or 90.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
South Central 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.