Barangay 4, 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) | 648 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0569, 120.9353 (14° 3' North, 120° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.7 meters (22.0 feet) |
Barangay 4, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Laurel, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 648. This represented 1.50% of the total population of Laurel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 4 in the 2015 Census was 610 broken down into 133 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481 | 76 | 6.33 | |
| 509 | 87 | 5.85 | |
| 470 | 96 | 4.90 | |
| 559 | 125 | 4.47 | |
| 593 | 126 | 4.71 | |
| 610 | 133 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 4 is 15 to 19, with 65 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 50 | 8.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 7.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 60 | 9.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 10.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 58 | 9.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 7.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 6.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 7.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 4.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 4.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 4.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 2.30% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.15% |
| Total | 610 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 4 grew from 481 in 1990 to 648 in 2020, an increase of 167 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.28%, or an increase of 38 people, from the previous population of 610 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 481 | – | |
| 509 | 1.07% | |
| 470 | -1.69% | |
| 559 | 2.42% | |
| 593 | 2.17% | |
| 610 | 0.54% | |
| 648 | 1.28% |
Location
Barangay 4 is situated at approximately 14.0569, 120.9353, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.7 meters or 22.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 4 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.