Poblacion South, 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) | 3,705 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.7621, 119.9109 (15° 46' North, 119° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.9 meters (35.8 feet) |
Poblacion South is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,705. This represented 5.80% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion South in the 2015 Census was 3,437 broken down into 807 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,590 | 499 | 5.19 | |
| 2,875 | 612 | 4.70 | |
| 3,157 | 647 | 4.88 | |
| 2,784 | 701 | 3.97 | |
| 3,270 | 753 | 4.34 | |
| 3,437 | 807 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion South is 5 to 9, with 392 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 32 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 85 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 306 | 8.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 392 | 11.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 338 | 9.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 298 | 8.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 308 | 8.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 271 | 7.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 228 | 6.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 223 | 6.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 182 | 5.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 156 | 4.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 157 | 4.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 159 | 4.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 123 | 3.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 91 | 2.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 52 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 1.05% |
| Total | 3,437 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion South grew from 2,592 in 1990 to 3,705 in 2020, an increase of 1,113 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.59%, or an increase of 268 people, from the previous population of 3,437 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,592 | – | |
| 2,881 | 2.00% | |
| 3,157 | 1.98% | |
| 2,784 | -1.72% | |
| 3,270 | 6.03% | |
| 3,437 | 0.95% | |
| 3,705 | 1.59% |
Location
Poblacion South is situated at approximately 15.7621, 119.9109, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.9 meters or 35.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion South 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.