Poblacion, Municipality of Candelaria, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Candelaria |
| Postal code | 4323 |
| Population (2020) | 6,453 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9286, 121.4251 (13° 56' North, 121° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 71.1 meters (233.3 feet) |
Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Candelaria, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,453. This represented 4.68% of the total population of Candelaria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 5,669 broken down into 1,480 households or an average of 3.83 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,549 | 1,420 | 5.32 | |
| 7,157 | 1,542 | 4.64 | |
| 6,818 | 1,415 | 4.82 | |
| 6,208 | 1,271 | 4.88 | |
| 6,013 | 1,335 | 4.50 | |
| 5,669 | 1,480 | 3.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion is 10 to 14, with 577 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 70 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 70 | 1.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 364 | 6.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 486 | 8.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 577 | 9.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 570 | 9.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 545 | 9.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 462 | 7.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 425 | 7.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 388 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 357 | 6.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 312 | 5.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 335 | 5.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 251 | 4.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 236 | 4.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 145 | 2.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 107 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 87 | 1.50% |
| 80 and over | 92 | 1.58% |
| Total | 5,809 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion fell from 7,578 in 1990 to 6,453 in 2020, a decrease of 1,125 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.24%, or an increase of 644 people, from the previous population of 5,809 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,578 | – | |
| 7,189 | -0.98% | |
| 6,846 | -1.04% | |
| 6,225 | -1.30% | |
| 6,040 | -1.09% | |
| 5,809 | -0.74% | |
| 6,453 | 2.24% |
Location
Poblacion is situated at approximately 13.9286, 121.4251, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 71.1 meters or 233.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion 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.