Barangay 6, City of Lucena
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| City | Lucena |
| Postal code | 4301 |
| Population (2020) | 650 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9341, 121.6144 (13° 56' North, 121° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.5 meters (54.1 feet) |
Barangay 6, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Lucena. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 650. This represented 0.23% of the total population of Lucena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 6 in the 2015 Census was 914 broken down into 211 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,406 | 274 | 5.13 | |
| 1,353 | 362 | 3.74 | |
| 938 | 206 | 4.55 | |
| 834 | 197 | 4.23 | |
| 805 | 199 | 4.05 | |
| 914 | 211 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 6 is 20 to 24, with 121 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 | 13 | 1.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 49 | 5.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 87 | 9.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 76 | 8.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 104 | 11.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 121 | 13.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 93 | 10.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 7.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 4.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 5.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 5.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.77% |
| Total | 914 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 6 fell from 1,440 in 1990 to 650 in 2020, a decrease of 790 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 6.92%, or a decrease of 264 people, from the previous population of 914 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,440 | – | |
| 1,353 | -1.16% | |
| 944 | -7.43% | |
| 834 | -1.69% | |
| 805 | -1.28% | |
| 914 | 2.45% | |
| 650 | -6.92% |
Location
Barangay 6 is situated at approximately 13.9341, 121.6144, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.5 meters or 54.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 6 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.