Poblacion, Municipality of Candelaria, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Candelaria |
| Postal code | 2212 |
| Population (2020) | 1,240 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.6264, 119.9313 (15° 38' North, 119° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.6 meters (38.1 feet) |
Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Candelaria, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,240. This represented 4.10% of the total population of Candelaria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 1,091 broken down into 267 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,146 | 223 | 5.14 | |
| 1,157 | 244 | 4.74 | |
| 1,168 | 245 | 4.77 | |
| 955 | 240 | 3.98 | |
| 1,092 | 245 | 4.46 | |
| 1,091 | 267 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion is 5 to 9, with 119 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 77 | 7.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 119 | 10.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 8.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 95 | 8.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 5.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 7.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 6.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 76 | 6.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 4.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 5.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 59 | 5.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 3.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 58 | 5.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 2.29% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 2.47% |
| Total | 1,093 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion grew from 1,154 in 1990 to 1,240 in 2020, an increase of 86 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.69%, or an increase of 147 people, from the previous population of 1,093 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,154 | – | |
| 1,165 | 0.18% | |
| 1,173 | 0.15% | |
| 955 | -2.80% | |
| 1,092 | 5.00% | |
| 1,093 | 0.02% | |
| 1,240 | 2.69% |
Location
Poblacion is situated at approximately 15.6264, 119.9313, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.6 meters or 38.1 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.