Barangay 8, City of Batangas, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| City | Batangas City |
| Postal code | 4200 |
| Population (2020) | 478 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.7575, 121.0601 (13° 45' North, 121° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.9 meters (45.6 feet) |
Barangay 8, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in Batangas City, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 478. This represented 0.14% of the total population of Batangas City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 8 in the 2015 Census was 583 broken down into 160 households or an average of 3.64 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 817 | 172 | 4.75 | |
| 790 | 162 | 4.88 | |
| 671 | 151 | 4.44 | |
| 552 | 127 | 4.35 | |
| 577 | 147 | 3.93 | |
| 583 | 160 | 3.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 8 is 15 to 19, with 68 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 40 | 6.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 52 | 8.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 39 | 6.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 11.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 53 | 9.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 10.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 5.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 5.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 7.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 7.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 5.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.54% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.69% |
| Total | 583 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 8 fell from 823 in 1990 to 478 in 2020, a decrease of 345 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 4.09%, or a decrease of 105 people, from the previous population of 583 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 823 | – | |
| 790 | -0.76% | |
| 671 | -3.44% | |
| 552 | -2.66% | |
| 577 | 1.63% | |
| 583 | 0.20% | |
| 478 | -4.09% |
Location
Barangay 8 is situated at approximately 13.7575, 121.0601, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.9 meters or 45.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 8 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.