Poblacion West, Municipality of Alitagtag, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Alitagtag |
| Postal code | 4205 |
| Population (2020) | 2,595 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8735, 120.9995 (13° 52' North, 120° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 178.8 meters (586.6 feet) |
Poblacion West is a barangay in the municipality of Alitagtag, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,595. This represented 9.68% of the total population of Alitagtag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion West in the 2015 Census was 2,445 broken down into 520 households or an average of 4.70 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,828 | 327 | 5.59 | |
| 2,232 | 382 | 5.84 | |
| 2,241 | 412 | 5.44 | |
| 2,160 | 420 | 5.14 | |
| 2,304 | 452 | 5.10 | |
| 2,445 | 520 | 4.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion West is 20 to 24, with 243 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 29 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 1.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 160 | 6.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 226 | 9.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 214 | 8.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 235 | 9.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 243 | 9.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 194 | 7.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 189 | 7.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 176 | 7.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 141 | 5.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 158 | 6.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 121 | 4.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 77 | 3.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 95 | 3.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 72 | 2.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 41 | 1.68% |
| Total | 2,445 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion West grew from 1,831 in 1990 to 2,595 in 2020, an increase of 764 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.26%, or an increase of 150 people, from the previous population of 2,445 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,831 | – | |
| 2,236 | 3.81% | |
| 2,243 | 0.07% | |
| 2,160 | -0.52% | |
| 2,304 | 2.38% | |
| 2,445 | 1.14% | |
| 2,595 | 1.26% |
Location
Poblacion West is situated at approximately 13.8735, 120.9995, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 178.8 meters or 586.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion West 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.