Poblacion North, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Postal code | 2213 |
| Population (2020) | 3,163 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.7683, 119.9091 (15° 46' North, 119° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Poblacion North is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,163. This represented 4.95% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion North in the 2015 Census was 3,022 broken down into 746 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,623 | 491 | 5.34 | |
| 3,087 | 655 | 4.71 | |
| 3,486 | 705 | 4.94 | |
| 3,219 | 752 | 4.28 | |
| 2,977 | 693 | 4.30 | |
| 3,022 | 746 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion North is 5 to 9, with 305 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 34 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 47 | 1.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 234 | 7.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 305 | 10.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 299 | 9.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 274 | 9.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 217 | 7.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 212 | 6.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 220 | 7.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 181 | 5.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 167 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 189 | 6.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 176 | 5.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 148 | 4.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 143 | 4.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 81 | 2.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 60 | 1.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 34 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 46 | 1.52% |
| Total | 3,033 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion North grew from 2,630 in 1990 to 3,163 in 2020, an increase of 533 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.89%, or an increase of 130 people, from the previous population of 3,033 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,630 | – | |
| 3,087 | 3.05% | |
| 3,491 | 2.67% | |
| 3,219 | -1.11% | |
| 2,977 | -2.80% | |
| 3,033 | 0.36% | |
| 3,163 | 0.89% |
Location
Poblacion North is situated at approximately 15.7683, 119.9091, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion North 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.