Central, Municipality of San Marcelino, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | San Marcelino |
| Postal code | 2207 |
| Population (2020) | 694 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.9735, 120.1565 (14° 58' North, 120° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.7 meters (136.8 feet) |
Central, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of San Marcelino, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 694. This represented 1.84% of the total population of San Marcelino.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Central in the 2015 Census was 761 broken down into 170 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 888 | 203 | 4.37 | |
| 764 | 191 | 4.00 | |
| 721 | 166 | 4.34 | |
| 721 | 176 | 4.10 | |
| 742 | 183 | 4.05 | |
| 761 | 170 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Central is 25 to 29, with 76 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 5.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 64 | 8.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 48 | 6.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 9.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 8.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 76 | 9.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 6.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 6.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 6.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 5.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 6.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 4.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.97% |
| Total | 761 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Central fell from 895 in 1990 to 694 in 2020, a decrease of 201 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.92%, or a decrease of 67 people, from the previous population of 761 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 895 | – | |
| 779 | -2.57% | |
| 721 | -1.65% | |
| 721 | 0.00% | |
| 742 | 1.05% | |
| 761 | 0.48% | |
| 694 | -1.92% |
Location
Central is situated at approximately 14.9735, 120.1565, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.7 meters or 136.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Central 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.