Barangay 8, City of Lucena
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| City | Lucena |
| Postal code | 4301 |
| Population (2020) | 4,001 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9305, 121.6115 (13° 56' North, 121° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.8 meters (45.3 feet) |
Barangay 8, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Lucena. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,001. This represented 1.43% of the total population of Lucena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 8 in the 2015 Census was 4,399 broken down into 914 households or an average of 4.81 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,604 | 714 | 5.05 | |
| 4,147 | 853 | 4.86 | |
| 3,697 | 789 | 4.69 | |
| 4,048 | 791 | 5.12 | |
| 4,079 | 837 | 4.87 | |
| 4,399 | 914 | 4.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 8 is 5 to 9, with 498 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 117 | 2.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 399 | 9.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 498 | 11.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 456 | 10.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 434 | 9.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 433 | 9.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 403 | 9.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 365 | 8.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 280 | 6.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 248 | 5.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 196 | 4.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 178 | 4.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 139 | 3.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 104 | 2.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 75 | 1.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 0.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 0.45% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.43% |
| Total | 4,399 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 8 grew from 3,604 in 1990 to 4,001 in 2020, an increase of 397 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.98%, or a decrease of 398 people, from the previous population of 4,399 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,604 | – | |
| 4,178 | 2.81% | |
| 3,697 | -2.59% | |
| 4,060 | 1.30% | |
| 4,079 | 0.17% | |
| 4,399 | 1.45% | |
| 4,001 | -1.98% |
Location
Barangay 8 is situated at approximately 13.9305, 121.6115, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.8 meters or 45.3 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.