Barangay 1, Municipality of Laurel, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Laurel |
| Postal code | 4221 |
| Population (2020) | 669 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0558, 120.9289 (14° 3' North, 120° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.3 meters (106.0 feet) |
Barangay 1, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Laurel, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 669. This represented 1.55% of the total population of Laurel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 1 in the 2015 Census was 570 broken down into 131 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 415 | 73 | 5.68 | |
| 493 | 82 | 6.01 | |
| 480 | 86 | 5.58 | |
| 497 | 100 | 4.97 | |
| 507 | 106 | 4.78 | |
| 570 | 131 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 1 is 10 to 14, with 67 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 7.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 10.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 67 | 11.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 41 | 7.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 8.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 7.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 7.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 6.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 6.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 7.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 3.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 2.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 5.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 3.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.40% |
| Total | 570 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 1 grew from 415 in 1990 to 669 in 2020, an increase of 254 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.43%, or an increase of 99 people, from the previous population of 570 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 415 | – | |
| 493 | 3.28% | |
| 480 | -0.57% | |
| 497 | 0.48% | |
| 507 | 0.73% | |
| 570 | 2.25% | |
| 669 | 3.43% |
Location
Barangay 1 is situated at approximately 14.0558, 120.9289, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.3 meters or 106.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 1 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.